8. Right to receive food security allowance in certain cases.— In case of non-supply of the entitled quantities of foodgrains or meals to entitled persons under Chapter II, such persons shall be entitled to receive such food security allowance from the concerned State Government to be paid to each person, within such time and manner as may be prescribed by the Central Government. CHAPTER IV IDENTIFICATION OF ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS
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Section 1 · Short title, extent and commencement.Section 2 · Definitions.Section 3 · Right to receive foodgrains at subsidised prices by persons belonging to eligible households under Targeted Public Distribution System.Section 4 · Nutritional support to pregnant women and lactating mothers.Section 5 · Nutritional support to children.Section 6 · Prevention and management of child malnutrition.Section 7 · Implementation of schemes for realisation of entitlements.Section 9 · Coverage of population under Targeted Public Distribution System.India Code, Government of India. Text fetched 11 Oct 2026. Check the linked official text and subsequent notifications when applying a provision.