Ranchi: Authorities in Chatra district are continuing their crackdown on ineligible ration card holders who have been illegally receiving government benefits. This includes individuals who own assets like concrete houses, four-wheelers, tractors, government jobs, or other properties, despite not being eligible for ration benefits.
Deputy Commissioner Ramesh Gholap has directed the District Supply Department to recover the amounts from these ineligible beneficiaries.
DC has urged all ineligible ration card holders to voluntarily surrender their cards to the District Supply Office in Chatra by April 5, 2025. Those who fail to comply will face strict legal action under the Jharkhand Targeted Public Distribution System Control Order 2024, and heavy fines will be imposed.
Following an investigation by the District Supply Department, 54 ineligible ration card holders have been identified, and many have been fined substantial amounts. The fines for individuals like Hema Devi, Leela Devi, and Sunita Devi range from Rs 1,25,440 to Rs 3,01,056, with the total amount being recovered from all identified beneficiaries amounting to Rs 45,66,832 lakh.
According to the supply officer, the investigation is ongoing, and more ineligible ration card holders are being identified. Strict measures are being taken to prevent the misuse of government benefits, and all recovered funds will be returned. This action underlines the government’s commitment to protecting the rights of legitimate beneficiaries and cracking down on fraud in the ration distribution system.
