The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) announced it will present a report on the nation’s rice stocks to the President this week. The CAA is currently investigating rice and paddy stocks across several districts, including Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, and Ampara.
This assessment covers both small- and medium-scale rice mill owners, as well as large-scale operators. Additionally, the CAA has launched raids to identify locations selling rice above the controlled price.
The controlled price for Nadu rice is set at Rs. 220, and the CAA emphasized that legal action will be taken against any sellers charging more.
This report follows a recent meeting between the President and rice mill owners addressing the market shortage of Nadu rice, where the President directed the CAA to review rice and paddy stock levels nationwide.
