Scheme For Distribution Of Non PDS Ration To People Not Possessing Ration Cards Likely To Be Operational From June 5: Delhi Govt To High Court

The Delhi Government has informed the Delhi High Court that the scheme for distribution of non PDS Ration to people who do not possess ration cards is likely to be operationalized from June 5 in the national capital.

The development came while the single bench comprising of Justice Rekha Palli was dealing with a plea moved by seven families through Advocate Abhishek Anand, who had lost their jobs due to covid pandemic, seeking directions on the Delhi Government to provide ration facilities all Families living without having any 'Ration Card' for a period of not less than three months.

The plea also sought directions to provide them with some monetary relief, so that they can purchase LPG Cylinder to cook their food or be given LPG Cylinder, for a period of not less than three months.

During the previous course of hearing in the case, the Delhi Government had given a statement to the Court saying that a policy for distribution of free ration to non-organized labour was being finalised shortly and therefore, the grievance of the petitioners was likely to be redressed.

On Thursday, the Delhi Government had apprised the Court about letter dated May 27 written by the Commissioner Food and Supplies, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, to all the District Magistrates conveying the decision taken by Delhi Cabinet for distribution of non-PDS ration to persons who do not possess any ration card. 

It was in this view that it was submitted that the aforesaid Scheme is likely to become operational from June 5.

"Many of these families lack ration card and thus the ration facilities are denied to them by the Govt. of NCT of Delhi. The condition of destitute children, destitute old aged parents and destitute women of these families are very critical. They are facing hunger crisis." The plea read.

In a similar development, the same bench had sought response of the Delhi Government in plea seeking ex gratia amount of Rs. 10, 000 to all persons working as domestic helps in the national capital.

The Court had issued notice in the plea filed by five women working as domestic helps in Delhi seeking directions from the respondent authorities in the interest of 471 similarly situated persons working as domestic helps in various parts of the city.

Title: Adil through his sister & Ors v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

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