FCS&CA

Over View (Vision, Mission, Objectives Rules &Responsibilities).

The vision of Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Dhemaji is to provide food security to the poor population of the District by implementation of Public Distribution System for welfare of the society. At present the Department is providing food items under PDS to 84.17% of rural & 60.35% of urban population i.e. 1,35,848 Nos of families under AAY and Priority Household categories through National Food Security Act 2013.

The mission of the Department is to ensure supply of food grains (Rice and Wheat) and other commodities like Kerosene oil to the consumers in a transparent manner under Public Distribution System and other Govt. schemes at Fair Price. Various schemes implemented by the department are National Food Security Act, 2013 and Mid Day Meal Schemes.

The main objectives of the department are to provide access to adequate quantity of quality food at affordable price in the district. As per its mandate the department works in implementation of Public Distribution System for the poor section of the society along with its allied schemes. We have endeavored to ensure proper monitoring of PDS at whole sale and retail sale level engaging different levels of Vigilance& Monitoring Committee as well as Area Officers of Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Dhemaji to avoid leakage and diversion of PDS items. Apart from PDS, the Deptt. monitors the open market of the district. Regular monitoring of stocks and prices of essential commodities are undertaken in Sub-Divisional level. The important role of the Dept. is to ensure price control and availability commodities of daily needs of mass consumption. The dealers of essential commodities have to display Stock and price board daily in a conspicuous place of their shop premises easily visible to all concern. They are also made compulsory for submission of a Daily Return showing Stock & Price. These act stood as deterrent and avoid concealment of facts. The field staff i.e. Inspecting Staff have to play a vital role in smooth functioning of PDS. Regular inspection is undertaken by the FCS & CA officials to ensure that the allotted PDS items reach the consumer and proper distribution is made by the PDS dealers at fixed prices. There are enforcement squads in the Sub-Divisional level for surprise check. Occasional surprise raids and inspections/ enquiries are undertaken by the enforcement squad which gives considerable impact in distribution channel of PDS items. Regular coordination is made with FCI, IOC, Railways and other agencies as well as Govt.Dept./ Organization to ensure proper and active participation of these organizations in the matter of movement/ transportation of the PDS items. Consumers/ citizens of the Sub-Division may tender their grievances or information/ query if any to the Assistant Director, FCS & CA Dhemaji in writings directly or through the facilitation and public grievance cell. On receipt of any complain the matter will be attended promptly and enquired immediately to provide suitable remedy.

Public Service Delivered by department and process

Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs department. Dhemaji provides services to the citizen by implementing schemes sponsored by the state Govt. as well as central Govt. for benefit of the people. The main service of the Department are:-

Implementation of National Food Security Act, 2013 in the entire district.
Equitable distribution of notified articles (PDS) at fair price shop among the beneficiaries of NFSA by enforcing Essential Commodities Act 1955 and various control orders.
Monitoring the stock position and stability of food grains with general price level prevailing in the district.
Protection of consumers against cheating in quality and quantity
Facilitating the functions of Ammar Dukan.

Location of office and Address

D.C. Office, Dhemaji

P.O- Dhemaji.

List Of the Employee

Sl. No	Name of the Officers & Employees	Position	Contact Details
1	Shri Birinchi Kr. Dutta	Assistant Director i/c	9864482608
2	Shri Rajib Moran	Inspector	8638905939
3	Smti Bina Doley	Inspector	8638072356
4	Smti Aammok Khenloung	Inspector	8638056766
5	Shri Kamal Sonowal	Supervisory Assistant	9435389674
6	Smti Tribeni Gogoi	Jr. Asst	9435293633
7	Shri Ashok Boruah	Jr. Asst	7002270880
8	Smti Deeshikha Sonowal	Jr. Asst	8638550283
9	Sri Harjananda Doley	Gr-IV	9954479592

Apply for Ration Card

Ration cards are authorized documents issued by the Government authority for obtaining benefits under PDS. Before implementation of NFSA ’13 in the district there were three types of Ration Cards, termed as Family Identity Cards (FIC) in Dheamji. These three types of ration cards were meant for

I) APL (Above Poverty Line)

II) BPL (Below Poverty Line)

III) AAY(Antodaya Anna Yojana) beneficiaries under PDS/TPDS.

Besides, there was another type of Ration Card issued by the State Government which was called MMASY ( MukhyaMantrir Anna SurakshaYojana) card.

With the implementation of NFSA’13 in the District there are only two types of ration cards under NFSA’13:

1) AAY Card under NFSA’13

2) Priority Household Card under NFSA’13

Who is eligible for applying for the issuance of a Ration Card in Assam?

1.The person having no ration card: The eldest woman of a family who is a bonafide citizen of this country with annual family income of less than Rs 1,00,00.00 ( Rupees One lakh ) may apply for getting a new Ration Card under NFSA’13 provided the person fulfils all the criteria to be eligible as a beneficiary under NFSA’13. In absence of any adult female member, the eldest male person may apply for the same. In this case, the individual must produce a certificate from the Village Head/Gaon Panchayat President/Ward Commissioner/ Inspector, FCS&CA / Concerned Authority in writing that the person having no ration card. Such a certificate will normally be granted after the person files an affidavit to this effect to the issuing authority. This document is to be attached along with the ration card application form.

2. Duplicate Ration Card: In case the ration card is lost or become defaced, mutilated, illegible or otherwise rendered unless for no fault of the holder of the ration card, the competent authority can issue duplicate ration card after charging the appropriate fee.

3. After Marriage entry to be made in the ration card: In this case also deletion certificate is required from the previous place of residence, issued by FCS&CA authority. This document is to be attached along with ration card application form and ration card.

4. In case of birth of child: For the addition to be made in the ration card , the birth certificate of the child is required along with ration card in which the addition has to be made along with the application neatly handwritten or typed on a plain paper addressed to the FCS&CA authority.

Where to apply for issuance of Ration Card?

The application for obtaining a ration card should be made to the FCS & CA authority in the office of the Deputy Commissioner(F CS & CA branch), Dhemaji.

Required Documents for New Ration Card

Detailed particulars of family members
Copies of birth certificates of minor members(Below 10 years in age)
Certified copy of relevant page of Voter List
Copy of Tax Pay / Land Revenue Pay receipt
Surrender certificate of Ration Card/Family Identity holding or non-availability certificate from the FCS&CA authority where the applicant was previously resided.
Address Proof (attested copy of PAN Card /Driving License / Bank Passbook / Post Office Passbook /Municipal Holding receipt / Electricity Bill / Telephone Bill)

Required Documents for Duplicate Ration Card

Self Declaration
Police Report

Required Documents for Separate Ration Card

Surrender Certificate(s) in original
Parental Ration Cards in original
Self Declaration
Certificate From Village Head/Gaon Panchayat president/Ward Commissioner
No Objection Certificate by Head of Family of Parental Ration Card for inclusion of additional members (Attested Copies)
Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate / X Pass Certificate / declared / other)
Proof of Residence
Photo Identity / Election / PAN / Driving license card / Passport

Required Documents for Inclusion / Deletion / Surrender

Original Ration Card
Local Certificate / Election Card / PAN / Driving license / Passport
Proof of Date of Birth(Birth Certificate/X Pass Certificate/declared/other)
Surrender Certificate in original (for inclusion, if any)
Death Certificate in case of death of a member

Required Documents for Change of Head of Family

Original Ration Card
Death Certificate in case of death of Head of Family
No Objection Certificate

Required Documents for Child to Adult Conversion

Original Ration Card
Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate / X Pass Certificate / as declared / other)

Required Documents for Change of FPS and / or Residential Address

Original Ration Card
Photo Identity / Election Identity Card / PAN / Driving license / Passport

DUTIES OF CARDHOLDERS

Ration Card should be kept in safe custody and in no case, this should be given to any other person/PDS holder.
While drawing ration, the cardholder must check the quality/quantity and weighing of the commodity and he must ensure the receipt of cash memo along with proper entries of the same made in the ration card.
In case of loss/damage of the ration card /change/addition/deletion in the entries of the ration card, the cards holder shall immediately contact the concerned circle office. No over writing /alteration in their card should be done by the cardholders.
In the event of death and migration of any family member out of the state for specified period the name of the person should be deleted from the ration card.

Act & Rules under FCS & CA Department:

Essential commodities Act-1955
National Food Security Act-2013
Consumer Protection Act-1986
Assam Public Distribution Articles (Control) order-1982
Assam Trade Articles (Licensing & Control) order-1982
Public Distribution System (control) order-2015
Food Security (Assistance to State Govt.'s) Rules-2015
Prevention of Black Marketing & Maintenance of Essential Commodities Act-1980
Assam Paddy and Rice Procurement (Levy & Licensing) permanent Order -1995
Assam Paddy and Rice Procurement (Levy & Licensing) (Amendment) Permanent order -2000
Assam State Consumer Protection Rule-1989
Assam State Consumer Protection (Amendment) Rule-2010
Assam (Food & Civil Supplies) Service Rule-1970.
Kerosene (Restriction & fixation of Ceiling Price) Order 1993 and its Amendment, 1998/ 2001
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) order 2000 and it's Amendment
Lubricating Oils and Greases (Procession, supply and Distribution Regulation) Order 1987.

End to End Computerization of TPDS under Component-I:

100% Data Digitization completed for Ration Cards and Beneficiary database.
Online Supply Chain Management has been taken up to GPSS level & FPS level.
On line allocation is done up to FPS level.

LIST OF WHOLESALERS OF PDS I.E. GPSS LTD SHOWING IN DETAILS :-

Sl. No.	Name of GPSS & Sub-Wholesalers	Name of the Secretaries	Location	Total Nos of FP Shop Agents.
1	M/S Dhemaji SS	Sri Mukut Gogoi	Nalanipam, Dhemaji	182 nos
2	M/S Jiadhal SS	Sri Guna Hatibaruah	Karichuk, Dhemaji	94
3	M/S Moridhal SS	Sri Deven Gogoi	Moridhal Chariali	76
4	M/S Pachim Dhemaji SS	Sri Manoj Gogoi	Naruwathan, Dhemaji	73
5	M/S Sissiborgaon SS	Sri Ridip Chutia	Sissi Chariali	77
6	M/S Muktiar SS	Sri Raj Kr. Chungkrang	Dimow, Silapathar	152
7	M/S Kulajan SS	Sri Bhabesh Taye	Kulajan, Silapthar	174
8	M/S Kangkan SS	Sri Lakhi Pegu	Bhulukaguri Dambuk	116
9	M/S Pub-Machkhowa SS	Sri Rupjyoti Saikia	Juli Chariali, Machkhowa	98
10	M/S Bordoloni SS	Sri Pradip Ranjan Dutta	Misamari, Bordoloni	126
11	M/S Gogamukh SS Ltd.	Sri Purna Kt. Pegu	Gogamukh Chariali	132
12	M/S Mingmang SS Ltd.	Sri Bhubaneswar Barua	Mohori Camp	59
13	Bordoibam T.E.Society, Sub-wholesaler.	Sri Motilal Agarwalla	Bordoibam Tea Garden	1

LIST OF S.K. OIL DEPOT AND PETROL PUMPS IN DHEMAJI :

S.K. Oil Depots :-

Sl No.	Name of S.K. Oil Depots.	Location
1	M/S Mohabox Malchand, Dhemaji.	Dhemaji
2	M/S R.R. & Co. Pvt. Ltd.	Dhemaji
3	M/S Dharmeswar Bailung Depot	Gogamukh
4	M/S Anil Boruah Depot	Machkhowa
5	M/S Bhugen Chandra Pait, Silapathar	Silapthar
6	M/S Bharat Trading Corporation, Kulajan	Kulajan

Motor Spirit/High Speed Diesel Depots :-

Sl No.	Name of POL etc. Depots.	Location
1	M/S Mohabox Malchand, Dhemaji.	Dhemaji
2	M/S Dipak Filling Station, Dhemaji	Dhemaji
3	M/S Dharmeswar Bailung Depot, Gogamukh	Gogamukh
4	M/S N.R. L. Service Station, Gogamukh	Gogamukh
5	M/S Reliance Petroleum Retail Outlet, Gogamukh	Gogamukh
6	M/S Silapthar Service Station	Silapathar
7	M/S Machkhowa Kishan Sew Kendra, Machkhowa	Machkhowa
8	M/S Dhanada Kishan Sewa Kendra, Bordoloni Balichapari.	Balichapari, Bordoloni
9	M/S Bharat Trading Corporation Ltd., Kulajan	Kulajan
10	M/S Brahmaputra Service Station, Kulajan	Kulajan
11	M/S Joy Jagadish Service Station, Kulajan	Kulajan

LIST OF MILLS UNDER DHEMAJI SADAR SUB-DIVSION :-

Roller Flour Mills :-

Sl No.	Name of Roller Flour Mills.	Location
1	M/S Lakhishree R.F. Mill, Silapathar	Silapthar
2	M/S Dhemaji R.F. Mills, Dhemaji	Dhemaji
3	M/S Vasundhara R.F. Mills, Gogamukh	Gogamukh
4	M/S NSP Agro Industries, Gogamukh (Modern Chakki Mill)	Gogamukh

Modern Chakki Mills :-

Sl No.	Name of Modern Chakki Mills	Location
1	M/S NSP Agro Industries, Gogamukh (Modern Chakki Mill)	Gogamukh

Rice Mills:-

Sl No.	Name of Rice Mills.	Location
1	M/S Bajarang Rice Mill	Dhemaji
2	M/S North East Rice Mill	Dhemaji
3	M/S Gogamukh Rice Mill	Gogamukh
4	M/S Radheshyam Rice Mill	Gogamukh
5	M/S Jogadamba Rice Mill	Gogamukh
6	M/S Lakhishree Rice Mill	Silapathar
7	M/S Surjya Rice Mill	Hatigarh

L.P. GAS AGENCIES :-

Sl No.	Name of Gas Agencies .	Location
1	M/S Dhemaji Gas Agency	Dhemaji
2	M/S H.P. Gas Agency	Silapthar
3	M/S Subansiri Gas Agency	Gogamukh
4	M/S Gogoi H.P. Gas Gramin Vitarak	Sripani
5	M/S Swarnaprava H.P. Gas Agency	Dhemaji