Section 2 in Public Distribution System (Control) Order, 2001
2. Selection Committee for issue of Licence.
- Every application for the grant of licence shall be made to the respective Licensing Authority in prescribed Form-1.The Licensing Authority shall ensure the proper verification through Block Supply Officer/Supply Inspector and shall recommend its report to the District Level Selection Committee for consideration. This would not be applicable to existing licensees who shall be governed as per provision of para-1 .The Selection Committee shall constitute of following officers:-Chairman - The District Magistrate.Secretary - The Special Officer Rationing for Rationing Area, Patna, ADM (Supply), Patna for Patna district and for the remaining districts, the District Supply Officer/ln-charge District Supply Officer.Members-(i)The Sub-Divisional Officer of Respective Sub-Division.(ii)Any Schedule Caste/Schedule Tribe Officer posted in District.(iii)The District Co-operative Officer.The Licensing Authority shall issue Licence to Fair Price Shop, under Public Distribution System on the application recommended by above Selection Committee.
