Sugar markets closed on account of one-day token strike

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 11:27 [IST]

Mumbai, Mar 15 (UNI) Sugar Markets remained closed today on account of a one-day token Bandh organised by traders in protest against the imposition of Value-added-tax (VAT) on essential commodities.

Sugar Association President, Ashok Kumar Jain told UNI, '' A meeting is currently in session at Pune to decide our further course of action. However, Maharashtra Finance Minister Jayant Patil has assured us that he would look into the matter and provide relief soon.'' UNI

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