Farmers in Virudhunagar district have complained that direct paddy procurement centers are forcibly collecting Rs. 40 to Rs. 60 per bag. Despite the government price being higher than the open market, staff reportedly harass farmers who refuse to pay by citing high moisture or impurities. Employees claim inadequate wages and lack of government funds for operational expenses force them into this practice. Farmers are urging the Chief Minister to intervene and stop this illegal collection. https://www.hindutamil.in/news/tamilnadu/compulsory-collection-of-rs-40-per-sack-at-paddy-procurement-centres-in-virudhunagar #creator program