Government of Rajasthan Food and Civil Supplies Department

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Parent: THE NATIONAL FOOD SECURITY ACT, 2013 (e1340f8eca45fbc28f56b81c98e64a5c8090b971)

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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 on 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:- 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. 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); (b) "Chairperson" means Chairperson of the Rajasthan State Food Commission; (c) "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

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3 · Method of Appointment of Chairperson and Members.– (1) The Chairperson and Members of the State Food Commission shall be appointed by the Government on the recommendation of the search committee consisting of following, namely:-

4 · Terms and conditions of service, reappointment, resignation and removal of the Chairperson and Members of the State Food Commission.– (1) Term and conditions of service, reappointment and removal of the Chairperson and Members of the State Food Commission shall be in accordance with provisions of sub-section (2) to (4), (9) and (10) of section 16 of the Act.

5 · Salary, allowances, fees payable and other terms and conditions of the Chairperson and Members of the State Food Commission.- (1) Salary and allowances to the Chairperson of the State Food Commission shall be regulated as under:-

6 · Appointment and duties of Member Secretary.– (1) The State Government shall appoint an officer, not below the rank of Joint Secretary serving under the State Government as Member-Secretary of the State Food Commission.

7 · Procedure of meetings of the State Food Commission.– (1) Meetings of the State Food Commission, as and when necessary, shall be convened by the Chairperson.

8 · The method of appointment of Staff of State Food Commission, their salary, allowances and terms of service.- (1) The State Government shall provide Officers and Staff as deemed necessary for the efficient performance of the functions of the State Food Commission as per the schedule appended to these rules.

9 · Procedure for Registering Complaint and Appeals.– (1) Complaint regarding violation of entitlements under the Act or appeal against the order of the District Grievance Redressal Officer shall be presented by the complainant or appellant to the State Food Commission in person or by registered post or any electronic mode, addressed to the Member Secretary of the Commission.

10 · Disposal of complaints and Appeals by the State Food Commission.– (1) The State Food Commission shall, on receipt of any complaint, seek a report on it from the District Grievance Redressal Officer, along with supporting documents, who shall be required to furnish it within fifteen days.

11 · Financial Powers of the State Food Commission.– (1) The State Food Commission shall be responsible for the expenditure of the funds received by it for the purpose of the implementation of the Act.

12 · Place of Office, Official Seal, Official emblem, working hours and maintenance of records.- (1) The headquarter of the State Food Commission office shall be at Jaipur.