Illegal beneficiaries had lifted retail items worth Rs42.13 crore through NFSA ration cards from the Government outlets. The money has been recovered from them. As many as 353 illegal beneficiaries have been arrested and cases registered against them.
Foods and Consumer Welfare Minister Sanjay Dasburma informed this in the Assembly in response to a question of BJP MlA Dilip Ray on Saturday.
The Minister said the State Government has so far received one crore six thousand applications seeking ration cards under the National Food Security Act. While 20,67,362 applications were rejected, ration cards have been issued to 85,32,638 applicants.
While 17,396 cards were cancelled after preparation of the ration cards, illegal beneficiaries have refunded 1,28, 891 cards so far.