Deputy Commissioner Liaqat Ali Chatha said while chairing a meeting of farmers and Sugar mill Association for meeting their demands regarding Sugarcane rates and deductions by the mill owners.

He said that Rs. 180 per 40 kilogram sugarcane rate had already been decided by the government and strict compliance on rates would be ensured.

He added that growers and mill owners should join hands to continue supply of sugarcane and in this regard, internal rates should also be decided by themselves with mutual understanding of both parties.

He said that concerns of mill owners would be removed after export of sugar and stressed that farmers should be given their due rights according to government instructions.