Bharatpur authorities cancel ration shop licenses following distribution irregularities

Bharatpur. The District Supply Department in Bharatpur has initiated strict disciplinary action against two fair price shop operators, resulting in the permanent cancellation of their licenses. This decision follows confirmed reports of significant irregularities in the public distribution system within the Bagrain and Chak Dharsauni regions. In addition to the license revocations, the authorities have ordered the forfeiture of the security deposits previously held by these operators to protect public interests.

District Supply Officer Kushal Bilal detailed that the action against the Bagrain shop, operated by Guddi Devi, was prompted by persistent complaints from local residents. Investigations revealed that the shop frequently remained closed during mandatory hours, and eligible beneficiaries were denied their rightful food grain allocations. Furthermore, evidence suggested that the operator bypassed standard protocols by requiring consumers to provide biometric authentication on point-of-sale machines without actually dispensing the promised rations.

Following an official inquiry by the Bayana enforcement team, the shop was found non-compliant and uncooperative. Despite initial suspension, the operator failed to transfer the remaining stock of nearly 70 quintals of wheat to an alternative dealer as required by departmental regulations. Consequently, the department finalized the license cancellation under the relevant legal framework to ensure accountability in the distribution chain.

In a separate development, the license for the fair price shop in Chak Dharsauni, managed by Mahesh Meena, was also terminated. The operator had submitted a voluntary resignation in mid-November, citing personal health issues and other commitments. Acting under the provisions of the Rajasthan Food Grains and Other Essential Commodities Distribution Order, the department accepted the resignation and proceeded with the forfeiture of the operator's security deposit.

To prevent any disruption in essential services, the administration has implemented temporary arrangements to ensure that all registered ration card holders in both panchayats continue to receive their food supplies without interruption. The District Supply Officer has confirmed that a formal request has been submitted to the District Collector to initiate the process for allocating new fair price shops in these areas. The department remains committed to monitoring the distribution network closely and has warned that any future attempts to manipulate the system or deny benefits to eligible citizens will be met with severe legal consequences.