Section 8 of The National Food Security Act, 2013 in hindi — Right to receive food security allowance in certain cases
Bare section text
Official Legislative Text
In case of non-supply of the entitled quantities of foodgrains or meals to entitled persons under Chapter II, such persons shall be entitled to receive such food security allowance from the concerned State Government to be paid to each person, within such time and manner as may be prescribed by the Central Government.
Educational Study Layer
Summary
- People have a legal right to receive a food security allowance if they are not supplied with their promised foodgrains or free meals.
- The State Government of the area is the authority legally required to pay this money to the affected person.
- The Central Government is responsible for setting the rules on how quickly and in what manner this allowance must be paid.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What happens if the government fails to give me my entitled food or meals?
You are entitled to receive a monetary payment known as a food security allowance.
2. Who do I get this food security allowance from?
The concerned State Government where you live is responsible for paying you the allowance.
3. How soon will I get the money if my food is not delivered?
The Central Government sets the specific rules regarding the exact time limit and the way the allowance will be paid out.
Practice Quiz
Q1.Under Section 8 of The National Food Security Act, 2013, what specific event triggers a person's right to receive a food security allowance?
Q2.Under Section 8 of The National Food Security Act, 2013, which authority is responsible for actually paying the food security allowance to an eligible person?
Q3.Under Section 8 of The National Food Security Act, 2013, who dictates the time limits and the procedure for paying the food security allowance?
Q4.Under Section 8 of The National Food Security Act, 2013, who is the intended direct recipient of the food security allowance when meals fail to arrive?