Question : LEVEL PLAYING FIELD FOR SUGAR INDUSTRY .



(a) whether the Government have decided to bring imported sugar under statutory levy obligation and monthly release mechanism to provide a level playing field to the domestic industry; and (

(b) if so, the steps being taken in this direction?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION(SHRI V. SREENIVASA PRASAD)
(a) & (b) Yes Sir. The Government has already issued necessary orders bringing imported sugar under monthly release mechanism and levy obligation of 30% on importers of sugar.