The Department of Food, Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Government of Delhi, on February 04, 2026, issued the Delhi Food Security Rules, 2026.
The following has been stated namely: -
• Utilization of institutional mechanism under section 43 of NFS Act. 2013: - The Public Grievance Commission of National Capital Territory of Delhi, as designated by the Govt. of the National Capital Territory of Delhi vide notification No. N.C.T.D. No. 106, dated 23/08/2013 published in the Delhi Gazette, as the State Food Commission, and it shall discharge the functions of monitoring and review of the implementation of the Act. The Commission may, as it considers necessary for its effective functioning, seek such administrative and technical staff as required.
• Protection of the action taken under these Rules:- No suit, prosecution, or other legal proceeding shall lie against any person for any action, done or intended to be done under this rule in good faith.
• Savings -The provisions of these rules shall be in addition to and not in substitution for or in diminution of the requirements imposed by the Act and controls orders made thereunder.
• Powers to issue orders for compliance of instructions: - The Commissioner, Food & Supplies, may issue necessary orders/instructions, from time to time, to ensure compliance of various provisions of these Rules and for the transparency, accountability and implementation of innovations in Public Distribution System.
[Notification No. F. 9(11)/2013/F&S/Admn./NFSA/68-98]
