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The Food and Supplies Department functions under the supervision of the Home Secretary
who is also Secretary, Food and Supplies. The Deputy Commissioner,
who is also Director, Food and Supplies, administers the department and day-to-day
functioning is carried out by the Joint Director Food and Supplies assisted by a
District Food and Supplies Officer.
The department of Food and Supplies,Chandigarh, manages Public Distribution System
(PDS) in Chandigarh for regulating production, supply and distribution of, and trade
and commerce in, essential commodities with a view to maintain or increase supplies
thereof and secure their equitable distribution and availability at fair prices
by enforcing the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 and various Control Orders made
thereunder. Consumer Affairs Wing of the department provides for better protection
of interest of consumers by setting up State Commission and District fora for redressal
of consumers disputes, as provided under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.
Over the years the Department has witnessed many changes and has kept itself abreast
with the developments. Striving hard to achieve its multiple objectives and achieving
its multifarious functions, the Department has been instrumental in giving effect
to various Schemes framed by the Government of India for the benefit of the Consumers.
We are holding on to our mission of ensuring efficient distribution
of Essential Commodities to every class of consumers. Entering into the era of e
governance has been the biggest breakthrough for the Department through which we
aspire to achieve excellence and serve the citizens of Chandigarh to maximum satisfaction.
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