Who is eligible for applying for the issuance of a Ration Card in Himachal Pradesh?  

2.Temporary Ration Card: The temporary ration card will be issued to migratories and duration of the card should not exceed more than three  months.

3.Duplicate Ration Card: In case the ration card is lost or become defaced , mutilated ,illegible or otherwise rendered unless for no fault of the holder of the ration card, the competent authority can issue duplicate ration card after charging the appropriate fee.

3.The person having ration card at the previous place: This is applicable in the case of Government officials or other persons who are transferred from one place to another. In this case, the Deletion Certificate  is required from the Panchayat Pradhan/ Inspector, FCS&CA of the place from where the person was residing previously . This document is to be attached along with the ration card application form.

4. After Marriage entry to be made in the ration card: In this case also deletion certificate is required from the previous place of residence, issued by Inspector, FCS&CA /Panchayat Pradhan. This document is to be attached along with ration card application form and ration card.

5. In case of birth of child: For the addition to be made in the ration card , the birth certificate of the child is required along with ration card in which   the addition has to be made   along with   the application neatly handwritten   or typed on a plain paper addressed  to  the   Inspector, FCS&CA /Panchayat Pradhan.

Where to apply for issuance of Ration Card?

The application for obtaining a ration card should be made to the Panchayat Pradhan in case of rural areas and to the Inspector, FCS&CA in case of urban areas,the application should be submitted to the Inspector, FCS&CA in urban areas.

Form to be filled:  The application should be submitted in Form-II-Application for Ration Card.

Download Ration Card Application Form-II (Hindi)
Download Ration Card Application Form-II (English)

Supporting Documents:  
 
1.For a new Ration Card, Deletion Certificate or an affidavit to the effect that the applicant was not holding any ration card previously must be submitted.   
2.For addition of members in the existing Ration Card, in the case of marriage, Deletion Certificate of the spouse from the previous place and in the case of birth of a child, the birth certificate of the child. The existing ration card must also accompany the application.

Fee:  

1.New Ration Card:A fee of Rs.5.00 is charged for issuance of a Ration Card to APL families.  
2.Duplicate Ration Card: A fee of Rs.5.00 is charged for issuance of a Ration Card.  

Procedure:  
The applicant shall submit the application for issuance of Ration card along with the deletion certificate issued from the Inspector(FCS&CA)/Panchayat Pradhan of the previous place of residence to the concerned office along with the supporting documents. The application form must be attested by the Head of Office, in case of employees and by any Municipal Commissioner or Gazetted Officer or MLA/Ward Member or any other person authorised by the Government for this purpose. The applicant will be given a receipt for the application form and the date on which the applicant should collect the Ration Card. The applicant will have to produce the receipt for collection of the Ration Card. The office may verify the new address, as given in the application and if every thing is found in order, the New Ration Card or the modified ration card, as the case may, will be issued to the applicant. An inquiry officer will also verify other information regarding members etc given in the application form. In the case of addition of birth of child, the birth certificate and original ration card must be submitted to the office. In case of marriage etc, Deletion Certificate issued by the previous authority must be attached with the application and the ration card. If everything is found in order, the Ration Card will be issued or the application rejected with reasons, and informed to the applicant on the given date.

Time Limit:  
The receiving official will give the receipt of the application to the applicant along with the probable date when the Office will issue the Ration Card.  The Ration Card is issued within a week under normal circumstances.

Contact Office: 

The District Controller, Food,Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs of the district/Area Inspector(FCS&CA,HP)  where the FPS is proposed to be opened.

Where can the FPS be opened?
Any place, urban or rural, in Himachal Pradesh, where 400 Card holders exist and covering a population of 2000 persons. The distance from nearest Godown is also taken into consideration. However, considering the terrain in HP, the condition of 400 Cards can be relaxed keeping in view the interest of the people to be benefited from such FPS or in case of remote/ tribal areas. 

Procedure to be followed:
...Write an application on a prescribed form to the District Controller, Food & Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Controller of the district where the FPS is proposed to be opened.
...Attach a copy of Resolution passed by the Panchayat of the area in question, recommending the opening of the FPS at the designated place.
...Attach proof of Bank Limit, Storage capacity for storing of food grains and kerosene oil alongwith the and financial position of the applicant/institution.
...The DC,FCS&CA will put the case to the Public Distribution Committee (PDC), headed by the Deputy Commissioner of the District. The PDC will decide whether the FPS is required or not and accordingly the applicant shall be informed.
...In case the PDC sanctions the opening of the FPS, the applicant shall deposit the security amount and License fee to DC,FCS&CA and make arrangements for lifting of foodgrains etc from the listed godowns.  

Why is it necessary to get a Trade Article License?
As specified in THE HIMACHAL PRADESH TRADE ARTICLES (LICENSING AND CONTROL) ORDER, 1981   the dealers are required to obtain licenses for dealing in the business of purchase, sale or storage for sale of any commodity mentioned in Schedule I of the above said Order.

How to Apply ?

1. To Obtain License  ?
The dealer is required to apply in the form mentioned in the above said order along with the prescribed fee to the Licensing Authority. License is valid for one year only.
2. For Renewal of  License  ?
The dealer is required to apply in the form mentioned in the above said order along with the prescribed fee for the renewal to the Licensing Authority. License may be renewed for a period of 3 years.

Contact Office:
District Controller, Food,Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, of the district where the person want to get the license.

Form to be filled:
The application should be submitted in Form-A-Application for grant of  trade Article License for new license and  in Form-B-Application for renewal of trade Article License  for renewal of License.

Download the Trade License Form-A (For new license)
Download the Trade License Form-B (For renewal of license)

Fee:
1.For New License:
  A fee of  Rs. 15/- is charged for getting a trade article license.
2.For Renewal:
  A fee of Rs. 10/ - is charged  for one year.
3.For Duplicate License:
  A fee of Rs. 20/ - is charged  for duplicate license.
  
Late Fee:
An application may be entertained upto 31st March as per late fee specified below failing which license stands cancelled and security shall stand forfitted.The late fee is as given below:
1. First fortnight              : Rs.   5/-
2. Second fortnight         : Rs. 10/-
3.Subsequent fortnight  : Rs. 20/-

Security:
(i) To deal in all Trade Articles Part A to E of Schedule-I Rs. 1000.00
(ii) For those who deal in foodgrains only: 
    (a) Annual sale exceeds 2400 quintals                      Rs. 500.00
    (b) Annual sale exceeds 1200 quintals                      Rs. 300.00
    (c) Annual sale exceeds 300 qtls. to 1200 qtls.          Rs. 200.00
    (d) Annual sale upto 300 qtls.                                 Rs. 100.00
(iii) For those who deal in traded articles mentioned 
     in part B,C,D of Schedule-I
    (a) Annual sale upto 150 quintals                             Rs. 200.00
    (b) Annual sale exceeds 150 quintals                        Rs. 500.00
(iv) For those who deal in Sugar, Khandsari and Iodised Salt.
    (a) Annual sale exceeds 250 quintals                        Rs. 500.00
    (b) Annual sale upto 250 quintals                             Rs. 200.00

Validity period of Licence: 
31st December of the year. However the license can be renewed for maximum 3 years.

Appellant Authority:
Director Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, H.P. Shimla.