<h1>Chief Minister vows hassle-free paddy procurement, timely payments, strict oversight after start of September 15 procurement drive</h1> The state chief minister stated the government will ensure hassle-free paddy procurement and timely payments, reporting farmers have not faced selling problems in the past three years. In a review of the ongoing procurement, officials said operations began on September 15 with arrangements to procure 175 lakh metric tonnes and 1,822 regular purchase centres established. The chief minister emphasized that every grain will be purchased, warned of strict action against officials who inconvenience farmers, and said the procurement process will be subject to personal oversight.