Hazaribag: DC Hemant Sati on Friday appealed to all ration cardholders in the district to collect their entitled foodgrains free of cost from the nearest Public Distribution System (PDS) outlet, stressing that rice, wheat, salt and pulses are distributed free to eligible beneficiaries.Sati warned PDS dealers against demanding money in exchange for ration and asked beneficiaries to report such cases immediately. Complaints can be lodged with the district control room at 8002529349. He said all complaints will be investigated and legal action taken against dealers found violating rules. He urged cardholders not to pay any unauthorised amount for their entitled ration.District supply officer Murli Yadav said dhoti and saree under the Sona Sobran scheme are available at the govt-fixed price of Rs 10, while ration items remain free.
