(1) For ensuring transparency and proper functioning of the Targeted Public Distribution System and accountability of the functionaries in such system, every State Government shall set up Vigilance Committees as specified in the Public Distribution System (Control) Order, 2001, made under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, as amended from time to time, at the State, District, Block and fair price shop levels consisting of such persons, as may be prescribed by the State Government giving due representation to the local authorities, the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, women and destitute persons or persons with disability.
(2) The Vigilance Committees shall perform the following functions, namely:—
(a) regularly supervise the implementation of all schemes under this Act;
(b) inform the District Grievance Redressal Officer, in writing, of any violation of the provisions of this Act; and
(c) inform the District Grievance Redressal Officer, in writing, of any malpractice or misappropriation of funds found by it.
CHAPTER XII PROVISIONS FOR ADVANCING FOOD SECURITY
30. The Central Government and the State Governments shall, while implementing the provisions of this Act and the schemes for meeting specified entitlements, give special focus to the needs of the vulnerable groups especially in remote areas and other areas which are difficult to access, hilly and tribal areas for ensuring their food security.
Implementation of Targeted Public Distribution System by local authority in their areas.
Obligations of local authority.
Disclosure of records of Targeted Public Distribution System.
Conduct of social audit.
Setting up of Vigilance Committees.
10 of 1955.
Food security for people living in remote, hilly and tribal areas.
SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY 11
31. The Central Government, the State Governments and local authorities shall, for the purpose of advancing food and nutritional security, strive to progressively realise the objectives specified in Schedule III.
CHAPTER XIII MISCELLANEOUS