1. Arunachal Pradesh Food Commission probes PDS irregularities in Padu Village.
2. Allegations of PDS distribution anomalies prompt investigation.
3. Padu Village in Upper Siang District under scrutiny for PDS discrepancies.
Itanagar, Feb 22: The Arunachal Pradesh State Food Commission has sought a comprehensive report regarding alleged irregularities in the Public Distribution System (PDS) distribution in Padu village, located in the Mariyang Sub-Division of the Upper Siang District.
The Arunachal Pradesh State Food Commission has reached out to Deputy Commissioner Yingkiong, requesting detailed information on the allegations of irregularities in the distribution of Public Distribution System (PDS) commodities in Padu village.
Following complaints from 51 ration cardholders, including the Fair Price Shop licensee from Padu village, concerning significant discrepancies in the distribution of PDS rice, the Arunachal Pradesh State Food Commission initiated an inquiry.
The complainants alleged that their entitled rations for several months were unfairly distributed to 89 new ration cardholders, who were not officially registered.
Despite lodging complaints with various authorities, including Deputy Commissioner Yingkiong, Additional Deputy Commissioner Mariyang, and Circle Officer Mariyang (Mopom), the aggrieved ration cardholders claim that no corrective action has been taken to address the issues raised.
Given the lack of resolution at the local level, the aggrieved parties have appealed to the State Food Commission to intervene and address the alleged irregularities in the PDS distribution in Padu village.
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They have highlighted instances where valid ration cardholders were deprived of their entitlements, emphasizing the need for a fair and transparent distribution process.
Furthermore, the Fair Price Shop dealer from Padu village has alleged that ineligible Above Poverty Line (APL) members were included in the Below Poverty Line (BPL) list to receive benefits from schemes such as the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) and Priority Households (PHH).
Additionally, allegations have been made against 89 new ration cardholders, who reportedly forcefully took rice from the Fair Price Shop dealer’s godown, following instructions from Circle Officer Mariyang (Mopom).
The situation in Padu village underscores the importance of accountability and transparency in the administration of the Public Distribution System (PDS).
While efforts to add new eligible applicants are commendable, existing ration cardholders mustn’t be unfairly deprived of their entitlements.
Authorities must ensure that the distribution of PDS commodities is conducted fairly and equitably, adhering to established guidelines and protocols.
