Date:13/07/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/07/13/stories/2008071351170300.htm

Andhra Pradesh

Collector inspects fertilizer shops

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Grievances may be directly conveyed to the Collector through toll free number 18004252370

PHOTO: S Rabmabu

Stock-taking: East Godavari Collector Gopalakrishna Dwivedi ascertaining the stock position from a fertilizer shop owner during a surprise visit in Gollamamidada on Saturday. —

Kakinada: Collector Gopalakrishna Dwivedi inspected fertilizer shops at Gollalamamidada on Saturday. He interacted with the farmers and asked what problems they were facing in buying fertilizers.

In his inspection of a fertiliser shop, he ordered action to be taken against the dealer for improper maintenance of records.

On the occasion, Mr. Dwivedi warned of stringent action against those who sell fertilizers at higher pricesand those responsible for creating artificial scarcity.

Grievances may be directly conveyed to the Collector through toll free number 18004252370 or to the mandal /village level officials. Assistant Director of Agriculture YV Subba Rao and others accompanied the collector.