Haryana Government Issues Directions to Prevent Hoarding of Sugar, Ensure Adequate Availability

*Stock exceeding 4,000 quintals (400 tonnes) cannot be kept at any time or place*

*Dealers required to register on DFPD portal and declare stock position immediately and every Friday*

*Public advised against panic buying and unnecessary stocking of sugar*

Chandigarh, August 21 – The Haryana Government has issued directions regarding implementation of the Government of India’s Order, issued under Section 3 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, read with the Sugar (Control) Order, 2025. The order prescribes stock-holding limits for sugar dealers with the objective of preventing hoarding and ensuring adequate availability of sugar in the market.

Sharing more details in this regard, a spokesperson of the Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department said that, as per the order, no sugar dealer shall hold sugar stock for a period exceeding 30 days from the date of receipt. Further, no dealer shall keep sugar stock exceeding 4,000 quintals (400 tonnes) at any time or place.

The spokesperson said that all sugar dealers are also required to register themselves on the Department of Food & Public Distribution (DFPD) portal and declare their sugar stock position immediately. Thereafter, they are required to update the stock position regularly every Friday.

The spokesperson said that the said order will remain effective from August 1, 2026 to November 30, 2026. Failure to register on the portal, or furnishing incorrect, incomplete or delayed information, will be viewed seriously. Strict action under the provisions of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 will be initiated against defaulting entities.

The spokesperson further said that the general public has been advised not to indulge in panic buying or unnecessary stocking of sugar, as the Haryana Government is closely monitoring the availability and prices of sugar in the market.

Consumers have also been encouraged to report any instance of hoarding, excessive stocking or unreasonable pricing of sugar to the concerned District Food & Supplies Controller Office. Such complaints will be verified and necessary action will be taken in accordance with the applicable provisions of law.

The spokesperson said that the Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department, Haryana is taking all necessary measures to ensure adequate availability and orderly supply of sugar across the State.