Section 8 — Right to receive food security allowance in certain cases.

National Food Security Act, 2013

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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