Status Check, Procedures, Facilities

Organization : Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies & Consumer Protection Department
Service Name : Check New Ration Card Online Application Status
Applicable For : Residents of Tamil Nadu
Applicable State : Tamil Nadu

Website : https://www.tnpds.gov.in/
Check Status Here : https://www.tnpds.gov.in/pages/registeracard/register-a-card-status.xhtml

TNPDS Track New Ration Card Application Status

To know your Application Status Keep your Reference Number ready

Related :TNPDS New Ration Card Online Application Tamil Nadu : www.statusin.in/21811.html

For Your Information:
To know your current status, Please Enter the Reference Number received at the time of Registration

Note:
We have sent a Ref. number to your Registered mobile number while registering a card

Instructions

1. * Mentioned required fields
2. Reference Number – Enter Valid Reference Number

Kindly Contact Helpline for more Information

Helpdesk :
1967/1800-425-5901

About TamilNadu PDS:
The goal of the Public Distribution System in Tamil Nadu is to ensure food security to all citizens, particularly poor people, by making available essential commodities of good quality at affordable prices every month, through fair price shops which are easily accessible.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the activities carried out by the Government of Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department towards Consumer Education?
** Operating a State level Consumer Information Centre
** Conducting Consumer Education programmes through AIR, TV and print media

FAQ : FAQ for Check Application Status

** Spreading awareness among children through formation and promotion of consumer clubs in Educational Institutions
** Regular conducting of seminars, workshops and interactions with Voluntary Consumer Organizations, Service providers stake holders on consumer issues

** Legal intervention on behalf of consumers in important issues to protect their interests as contemplated under Consumer Protection Act, 1986
** Quality testing of product and services to assess and to initiate remedial measures for any unfair trade practices and issue alerts
** Sustainable consumption campaign amongst all segments of the public

2. What are the functions of the Consumer Clubs in schools / colleges?
Consumer Clubs have to be activated through some structured activities. Active Consumer Clubs may go beyond this and also take up innovative activities.

The following basic structure of functioning is recommended :
** Monthly meetings and demonstrations for one hour after school hours on the First Thursday of each month. Each month a topic / activity may be scheduled as in the model calendar.

** Days of National and International importance to consumers may be celebrated in the School / College. Poster / Speech / Essay competitions can be organized at school level by the Consumer Club.

** Field visits to local markets / Consumer Courts and door to door campaign in the local community etc., may be organized for at least 4 days in a year. It can be done on Saturdays by prior arrangement.

** Minutes of each activity have to be recorded by the Student and Teacher Co-coordinator jointly to document.
** A Consumer Club notice board shall be opened and to be updated daily by the teachers and students with consumer related news.

3. What are the steps to be taken by the consumers against defectiveness?
On noticing the defectiveness of the commodity / service provided the consumer has to approach the concerned Commercial / Government organization requesting for rectification / change of commodity / return back of money, in writing. (With acknowledgement) If the concerned organization failed to take appropriate action, the District Collector shall legally initiate action.

4. Who can make complaint?
** A consumer as defined under Consumer Protection Act, 1986
** A registered Voluntary Consumer Association
** Central Government
** State Government / Union Territory
** One or more consumers representing numerous consumers having the same interest.

5. When the complaints can be made?
A complaint may be made in writing under the following circumstances :
** Loss or damage is caused to the consumer due to unfair trade practice of a trader.
** If the article purchased by a consumer is defective.
** If the services availed of by a consumer suffer from any deficiency.

** When the price paid by a consumer is in excess of the price displayed on the goods or when the price is in excess of the price fixed under any law in force.
** Goods, which will be hazardous to life and safety, when used are being offered for sale to the public in contravention of the provisions of any law.

6. How to register the complaints?
** Complaint can be registered within 2 years from the date on which the cause of action has arisen.
** Stamp paper is not required for declaration

** Complaint can be registered, in person, by the complainant or through his authorized agent or by post addressed to the Redressal Agency.
** Lawyers are not necessary.

7. I have applied for ration card in the month of January 2017. Till now I didn’t receive it.
If there is a delay in getting the ration card :
Applicants may contact the Assistant Commissioner or Taluk Supply Officer concerned and find out the reasons for the delay.

8. I am unable to make complaint. How can I make a Complaint?
You can use the below mentioned link to make complaint : ccsconsumers.tn.nic.in/ccs_consumers/complaint.jsp

9. Is there any contact number available for asking my queries regarding the ration card?
Helpdesk :
Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies & Consumer Protection Department : 1967/1800-425-5901

Features of TNPDS Ration Card

The Tamil Nadu Public Distribution System (TNPDS) Ration Card is a document that is issued by the Government of Tamil Nadu to eligible households. The card is used to purchase essential commodities such as rice, wheat, sugar, and kerosene at subsidized rates from fair-price shops (FPS).

The following are the features of the TNPDS Ration Card:
** It is a plastic card with the cardholder’s photograph and other personal details.
** It contains a magnetic strip or chip that stores the cardholder’s information.
** It is used to purchase essential commodities at subsidized rates from FPS.
** It is a valid proof of identity and address.
** It can be used to avail of other government benefits, such as the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) and the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY).