Cane growers warned against diverting cane registered for government sugar mill
The Dharmapuri district administration has issued a strong warning to sugarcane growers and private mills against diverting cane registered for crushing with the Dharmapuri District Cooperative Sugar Mill. This illegal practice causes financial losses to the government and the cooperative mill. Offenders face legal action under the Sugarcane Control Act, 1966, and the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. Cane growers must obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to transport unregistered cane, and violators risk having their vehicles and loads seized.
The Dharmapuri district administration has issued a stern warning to cane growers and private sugar mills against diverting cane registered for crushing with the Dharmapuri District Cooperative Sugar Mill. According to officials, there have been attempts by private sugar and jaggery mills to intercept cane intended for government sugar cooperative societies, which is illegal and causes financial losses to both the government and the cooperative sugar mill.
The administration has received complaints of such diversion involving cane registered for the 2024-25 crushing season. These actions are punishable under the Sugarcane Control Act, 1966, and the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, as per Sections 7(1)(a)(I). Cane growers transporting unregistered cane within the jurisdiction of the cooperative mill must obtain a no-objection certificate (NOC) from the sugarcane officer. Any vehicle found transporting cane without the required NOC will be seized along with its load, warned the Collector.
