Government of Rajasthan — THE NATIONAL FOOD SECURITY ACT, 2013

Government of Rajasthan Food and Civil Supplies Department Jaipur, Dated 28 /06 /2023 Notification Whereas the draft of the Rajasthan State Food Commission Rules, 2023 was published as required by sub-section (1) of section 40 of the National Food Security Act (Central Act No. 20 of 2013) in the Rajasthan Gazette Extra-ordinary part 4 (Ga) sub-section (II) dated 19.05.2023 vide S.O.81 inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby before the expiry of fifteen days from the date on which the copies of the said notification as published in Rajasthan Gazette were made available to the public; And whereas, copies of the said notification were made available to the public o 30.05.2023; And whereas, no objection and suggestion received on the said draft rules; Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 40 of the National Food Security Act; 2013 (Central Act No. 20 of 2013), the State Government hereby makes the following Rajasthan State Food Commission Rules, 2023, namely:- 1. Short title and commencement _ (1) These rules may be called the Rajasthan State Food Commission Rules, 2023. (2) They shall come into force from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. 2. Definitions. ~ (1) In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires;- a) Act" means the National Food Security Act; 2013 (Central Act No. 20 of 2013); 1) "Chairperson" means Chairperson of the Rajasthan State Food Commission; "Complaint" means complaint received whether in writing or electronically or orally received through telephone helpline number; (d) "Department" means Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department, Rajasthan; e) "District Grievance Redressal Officer" means any officer appointed or designated by t