Decide quickly on ban on onions export: Bombay High Court

Why is it in news?
  • The Bombay High Court asked the Union government to decide quickly on its notification prohibiting export of onions.
  • The court said it will be in the interest of justice if export of pending consignments of onion with valid shipping bills are allowed.
  • The court was hearing a petition filed by Horticulture Produce Exporters Association and others.
Details:
  • The Union Government has prohibited the export of all varieties of onion except those cut, sliced or in powder form.
  • The ban includes Bangalore rose onions and Krishnapuram onions.
  • Bangladesh, Malaysia, UAE and Sri Lanka are the top importers of Indian onions.
  • India has banned the exports of onion in the wake of its rising prices and its shortage in the country.
Posted by Jawwad Kazi on 27th Sep 2020
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