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ively produced, after deduction of compulsory quotas.

monthly rice ration from one harvest to the next is

assessed twice a year at the Spring and Autumn

distributions.

The

Internal Revenue

37.

State Grain Tax. A fixed proportion (annual quota)

of rice known as Public Grain is compulsorily handed over

to the State. Collection from teams is made under Commune

arrangements twice a year after the summer and winter

harvests.

In the same

38.

State Compulsory Grain Procurement.

way a further fixed quota of rice known as Surplus Grain

must be sold to the State at a fixed official rate. Once

this basic amount has been dealt with, however, additional

rice may be sold to the Government at a much higher price.

In this way, teams are encouraged to increase the quantity

of rice yields.

39.

Assessment of Grain Quotas. Annual quotas,

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expressed as 'targets are fixed in advance by Commune

and Brigade assessment teams on the basis of statistics,

knowledge of local conditions and visits to teams.

40.

Other Deductions. From time to time extra deduc-

tions are made by the Government to provide State accumul-

ations for relief to depressed areas or for other purposes.

A proportion of rice for team, brigade and Commune reserves

/ as well

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