Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. How to apply for a new Ration Card?
    • Get an application form from the District Civil Supply Office
    • Fill up the application form and submit it to the District Civil Supply Office along with the following documents:
      • Address proof
      • Identity Proof
  2. How to renew Ration Card?
    • Get an application form from the District Civil Supply Office
    • Fill up the application form and submit it to the District Civil Supply Office along with the following documents
      • Old Ration card
      • Address Proof
      • Identity Proof
  3. How to apply for duplicate Ration Card?
    • Same as item no. 2
  4. How to transfer Ration card?
    • Same as item no. 2
  5. How to apply for change in address, inclusion of names, deletion of names in ration cards?
    • Get an application form from the District Civil Supply Office
    • Fill up the application form and submit it to the District Civil Supply Office along with the following documents
      • Old Ration card
      • Address Proof
      • Identity Proof
  6. How to get the information on price of essential commodities?
      You can get the information from the online list of Daily Price of essential commodities published by the department in its website.
  7. How to get redressal for grievances under Consumer Protection Act 1986?
      You can file your complaints to State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (SCDRC) or District forum. You may contact the respective for a in your district.
    • You can file your complaints within two years of the incident
    • If the cost of the articles / Services and the compensation required within-
Sl. Amount (Rs)Contact
1Upto Rs 20 LakhsPlease file complaints on District Forum in your District
2Above 20 Lakhs upto 1 crorePlease file your Complaints on State Commission
3AbovePlease file your complaints on National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, New Delhi