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Ethanol blending: Keralam govt. asks Civil Supplies Commissioner to conduct checks
Inspections to be conducted in the wake of reports of excessive ethanol content in fuel in other States
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Inspections to be conducted in the wake of reports of excessive ethanol content in fuel in other States
The inspections aimed to prevent consumer exploitation, curb illegal rice trade, and ensure essential commodities remain available at official government-fixed prices.
Acting on directives from Commissioner of Civil Supplies M Stephen Raveendra, the Enforcement Task Force executed joint surprise raids with the Legal Metrology Department across Hyderabad and Ranga Reddy districts from October 29 to 31.
Investigations found that the consignment was proceeding to Chennai Port from a private rice mill on the outskirts of Bengaluru where the PDS rice was loaded for shipment