Mysore/Mysuru: Following reports on sale of Public Distribution System (PDS) grains by Ration Card holders to black marketers, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. K.V. Rajendra has warned that buying and selling of PDS grains is a punishable offence and the Ration Cards of those who sell PDS grains to others will be cancelled.
In a press release, the DC stated that reports were published in media about PDS food grains given by the Government every month through Fair Price Shops were being sold to black marketers and cases have been filed against the purchasers of PDS items under Essential Commodities Act 1955. Also, selling PDS items in black market is a punishable offense and legal action under the Karnataka Government Directive-1977 will be taken against such Ration Card holders who sell the PDS grains. He clarified that Ration Cards of those selling the PDS grains will be cancelled without prior notice.
