( 1 ) For ensuring transparency and proper function~ng of the . Targeted Public Dinribution System and accountability of the funnionaries in such syaem. every State Government shall sct up Visilance Cornmines as specified in the Public Distribution System (Controll Order. 2001. made under the Essential Commodities Act. 1955. ' o c ! zvas amended from time ro lime. at the State. District. Block and fair pricc shop levels consisting of such persons. as may he prescribed by the State Govmment giving due representation to the local authorities. thc - 14- SERIES - I No. : 08 DATED : 23RD AUGUST, 2013.
Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribra women and destitute persons or persons wilh disability.
(2) The Vigilance Committees shall pcrCorm the Following functions, namely :-
(a) regularly supervise the implementation of all schemes under this Ordinance;
(6) inform the District Grievance R e d r d Officer, in writing, of ady violationof the provisions of this Ordiiancc; and
(c) inform the Distrid Grievance Redressal Off~cer, in writing.
of any malpraaice or misappropriation of funds found by it.
C H A r n R XI1 PROVLSIONS FOR ADVANCIXG FOOD SECURITY
30. The Central Government and the State Governments shall, while F = ~ - I ' Y ~ o ~ implementing the provisions of this Ordinance and the schemes for ~~~~~~~d meeting specified entitlements, give special focus to the needs of the mtdvulnerable groups especially in remote areas and other areas which are difficult to access, hilly and tribal areas for ensuring their food security.
31. The Cenrral Govemment. the State Governments and local SW"c*m ad- l& snd authorities shall, for the purpose of advancing food and numtional security. strive to progressively realise the objectives specified in Schedule
111.
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