Question : IMPORT DUTY ON WHEAT



(a) whether the Government is proposes to consider imposition of import duties on wheat;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the action taken in the matter so far; and

(d) the impact of such duty on the domestic industry of our country?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE(SHRI S.S. PALANIMANICKAM)

(a) No, Sir. There is no such proposal under consideration of the Government at this stage.

(b),(c)&(d) Does not arise in view of (a) above.