Status Check, Procedures, Facilities

Organization : Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies & Consumer Protection Department
Service Name : PDS Card Related Service Request Online Application
Applicable For : Residents of Tamil Nadu
Applicable State : Tamil Nadu

Home Page : https://www.tnpds.gov.in/home.xhtml
Website :https://tnpds.gov.in/
Apply Online : https://tnpds.gov.in/

Tamil Nadu PDS Service Request Application

Provide Related information for PDS Service Request

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

Card Related Service Request:
** Add Member
** Remove Member
** Apply Duplicate Card
** Change of Address
** Card Type Change
** Change of Cylinder
** Card Blocking
** Card Unblocking
** Family Member Details Change
** Family Head Member Change
** Card Surrender
** Change of Photo

Instructions:
1.* Mentioned required fields
2. Enter your registered mobile number
3. You will receive OTP on registered mobile number
4. OTP valid for only 5 mins
5. If you not received OTP then resend after 5 mins

Changes Via Helpdesk:
Through Help-desk also you can request for changes

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.

FAQ On Tamil Nadu PDS

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

** 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.

Functions of TamilNadu PDS

Tamil Nadu PDS functions as a social welfare program and distributes essential commodities such as rice, wheat, sugar, and kerosene to people at subsidised prices through a network of fair price shops (FPS), popularly referred to as ration shops.

The Tamil Nadu PDS is managed by the Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation (TNCSC), which is a state-owned corporation. The TNCSC is responsible for procuring, storing, transporting, and distributing essential commodities to FPSs.

The Tamil Nadu PDS has the following functions:
** Providing food security to the people of Tamil Nadu.
** Ensuring that essential commodities are available at affordable prices to the people of Tamil Nadu.
** Providing a safety net for the poor and vulnerable sections of the society.
** Promoting fair and transparent distribution of essential commodities.
** Minimizing the leakage of essential commodities from the PDS system.