Action against officials who allowed import of green peas

15-Feb-2025 11:24 AM

It seems that this is a serious case of corruption and violation of government regulations. The incident involving the import of green peas at Chennai port, despite the ban, highlights how customs officials tried to bypass the rules.

Green peas are restricted to specific ports like Kolkata, and even then, strict guidelines must be followed for their importation.

The fact that the consignment was misdeclared as urad and tuvar and the containers arrived from Dubai, a location that wasn't authorized for green pea imports, suggests a deliberate attempt to deceive authorities.

The DRI's investigation into the possible involvement of senior officials shows the potential depth of the violation.

With the seizure of 100 tons of green peas worth around Rs 2 crores, this case could have significant legal and financial consequences for those involved.

The arrest of the three customs officials is a step towards accountability, but the DRI's ongoing investigation into higher-level involvement may uncover a more extensive network of corruption or negligence.

It will be interesting to follow how the investigation develops and what additional actions are taken against those responsible for this illegal import.