Minister pays surprise visit to Food and Civil Supplies HQ

In order to check its functioning Delhi Food and Civil Supplies Minister, Imran Hussain, paid a surprise visit to headquarters of Food and Civil Supplies Department at Vikas Bhawan, IP Estate, on Thursday.

During the visit, the minister took a round of the various branches of the department located at the Headquarters. The Minister had an interaction with Commissioner, Food & Civil Supplies (FCS) and Special Commissioner (FCS) besides other senior officials of the Department to enquire about their roles and responsibilities.

Hussain emphasised about the need for proper record management for efficient performance of Food & Civil Supplies Department.

In recent weeks, Hussain has conducted surprise visits in various areas like Gandhi Nagar, Burari, Mangolpuri and Dwarka to check the functioning of Fair Price Shops for distribution of Specified Food Articles. The Minister has even directed Commissioner, F&CS to forward Action Taken Report duly indicating details of action taken against the erring FPS owners as per law, including suspension or sealing of FPS, if any. Department has also been asked to apprise the Minister about disciplinary action initiated against Department officials found responsible for failure to check malfunctioning of the FPS inspected by the Minister.