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Ration-card application/correction stuck — RTI to Food & Civil Supplies
Direct answer. File RTI to the District Supply Officer AND Tehsil Food Inspector. Ask application status, household-verification report, reason for delay, projected issuance.
Legal framework
- National Food Security Act 2013 §10 — ration card issuance.
- State Civil Supplies Rules — typical 30-day SLA.
- Targeted PDS Order 2015 — eligibility tiers.
5 questions to ask
- Application status.
- Household verification report.
- Eligibility category assigned.
- Reason for delay.
- Projected issuance.
Template
To: The Public Information Officer, District Supply Officer / Tehsil Food Inspector Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Ration card application My ration-card application dated [..] is pending despite NFSA timelines. Please furnish: (1) status, (2) household verification, (3) eligibility category, (4) reason for delay, (5) projected issuance. Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.
Common mistakes
- Wrong office — file at tehsil-level food inspector, not district HQ alone.
- Skipping the Aadhaar-seeding confirmation ask.
Case law anchors
Pro tips
- Use nfsa.gov.in — reference household ID.
- Pair with state-level grievance helpline.
FAQ
- Q: Card cancelled? RTI for cancellation reasons under §4(1)(d).
- Q: Inter-state migration? Apply at new state; old card surrendered.
Related reading
Sources
- NFSA 2013. Targeted PDS Order. State Civil Supplies Rules.
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.