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Tamil Nadu Halts Crop Loan Collection in Cooperative Societies Temporarily
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News18•03-10-2026, 10:28
Tamil Nadu Halts Crop Loan Collection in Cooperative Societies Temporarily
- •The Tamil Nadu government has announced a temporary halt to the collection of outstanding crop loans from farmers in cooperative societies.
- •The Registrar of Cooperative Societies issued a circular to Regional Joint Registrars and District Central Cooperative Banks.
- •The decision comes after farmers reported attempts to collect outstanding loans despite the initial announcement.
- •Farmers can lodge complaints on WhatsApp number 98840 00845 if contacted for loan collection.
Key Questions Answered
The Tamil Nadu government has announced that the collection of outstanding crop loans taken by farmers from cooperative societies has been completely and temporarily stopped.
Farmers can lodge a complaint using the official Cooperative Department WhatsApp grievance redressal number, 98840 00845, by providing the caller's mobile number and society details.
The Registrar of Cooperative Societies has issued a circular instructing all cooperative societies to strictly adhere to the temporary stoppage of crop loan collections, and authorities are closely monitoring compliance.
