The National Food Security Act, 2013
odisha · 2013
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the National Food Security Act, 2013
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the National Food Security Act, 2013, including "anganwadi," "central pool," "eligible households," and "fair price shop."
- S. 3Section 3 of the National Food Security Act, 2013 provides subsidized foodgrains to priority households, with special allocations for Antyodaya Anna Yojana.
- S. 4Section 4 provides nutritional meals and maternity benefits to pregnant and lactating mothers under government schemes.
- S. 5Section 5 provides free meals and nutritional standards for children up to age fourteen in schools and anganwadis.
- S. 6Pregnant women and Take Home Ration 600 18-20 Lactating mothers SEC
- S. 7Section 7 mandates state governments to implement food security schemes with central guidelines on cost sharing.
- S. 8Section 8 provides for food security allowance to entitled persons if foodgrains or meals are not supplied as per Chapter II.
- S. 9Section 9 determines the percentage coverage for the Targeted Public Distribution System in rural and urban areas based on population estimates.
- S. 10Section 10 mandates the State Government to identify and prioritize households for food security programs under the National Food Security Act.
- S. 11The State Government shall place the list of the identified eligible households in the public domain and display it prom
- S. 12Section 12 mandates reforms in the Targeted Public Distribution System, including doorstep delivery, IT application, Aadhaar use, and preference for local institutions in fair price shop management.
- S. 13Section 13 designates the eldest woman aged 18 or above as head of eligible households for ration cards.
- S. 14Section 14 mandates state governments to establish internal grievance redressal mechanisms for the National Food Security Act.
- S. 15Section 15 appoints District Grievance Redressal Officers to handle complaints about foodgrain distribution and enforce entitlements under the Act.
- S. 16Section 16 mandates state governments to form a State Food Commission to oversee the implementation of the National Food Security Act.
- S. 17Section 17 mandates the State Government to fund salaries, allowances, and administrative costs for the State Commission under the National Food Security Act.
- S. 18The State Government can designate a statutory commission or body to perform the State Commission's duties if needed.
- S. 19Section 19 allows two or more states to form a Joint State Food Commission for the Act with central government approval.
- S. 20Section 20 grants the State Commission powers equivalent to a civil court to investigate complaints and refer cases to magistrates.
- S. 21Section 21 ensures State Commission actions remain valid despite vacancies, improper appointments, or procedural irregularities.
- S. 22Section 22 mandates the Central Government to allocate foodgrains from the central pool to State Governments for distribution to eligible households under the Targeted Public Distribution System.
- S. 23Section provides funds from central pool to state for meeting food security obligations when short supply occurs.
- S. 24Section 24 mandates State Government to implement and monitor food security schemes, deliver foodgrains to fair price shops, and ensure distribution to eligible households.
- S. 25(1) The local authorities shall be responsible for the proper implementation of this Act in their respective areas
- S. 26Section 26 assigns local authorities duties and responsibilities for implementing food security schemes.
- S. 27Section 27 mandates public inspection of all Targeted Public Distribution System records.
- S. 28Section mandates periodic social audits of fair price shops and welfare schemes, with findings publicized and actions taken.
- S. 29Section 29 mandates State Governments to establish Vigilance Committees to oversee and report on the implementation and integrity of the Targeted Public Distribution System under the National Food Security Act.
- S. 30Section 30 mandates special focus on food security for vulnerable groups in remote, hilly, and tribal areas.
- S. 31Section 31 mandates central, state, and local authorities to advance food and nutritional security by achieving specified objectives.
- S. 32Section allows continuation or formulation of additional food welfare schemes by central or state governments.
- S. 33Section penalizes public servants for failing to provide recommended relief without cause, up to ₹5,000, after a hearing.
- S. 34Section 34 authorizes State Commission members to investigate and impose penalties for violations under the National Food Security Act.
- S. 35Section 35 allows central and state governments to delegate certain powers to specified officers.
- S. 36Section 36 ensures the National Food Security Act overrides any conflicting laws or instruments.
- S. 37Section 37 allows the Central Government to amend schedules in the Act and requires notifications to be presented to Parliament.
- S. 38Section 38 grants the Central Government authority to issue directives to State Governments for implementing the Act's provisions.
- S. 39Section 39 empowers the Central Government to create rules for implementing the National Food Security Act, 2013, including schemes for maternity benefits, food security allowances, and financial assistance for short foodgrains supply.
- S. 40Section 40 empowers the State Government to issue rules for implementing the National Food Security Act, 2013.
- S. 41Section 41 maintains existing food security schemes until specified or notified under the Act.
- S. 42Section 42 allows the Central Government to issue orders to address difficulties in implementing the Act, but only within two years of its commencement.
- S. 43Section allows use of appointed authorities in sections 15 and 16 for other government schemes.
- S. 44Section 44 exempts the government from liability for supply failures due to natural disasters affecting foodgrain or meal distribution under the Act.
- S. 45(1) The National Food Security Ordinance, 2013 is hereby repealed