Section 3(2) in Orissa Public Distribution System (Control) Order, 2008
(2)A Separate licence shall be required for each place of business dealing with essential commodity under the Public Distribution System;Provided that 'Gram Panchayats' functioning as retail dealers shall not be required to obtain a separate licence for opening 'Sub-centres' for sale within the Gram Panchayat area. In such cases, an endorsement on the license of location of the Sub-centre(s) shall suffice for storage and sale at such Sub-centres;
