FPSs to open on all working days
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 05 2022:
Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Department has notified that in pursuance of a cabinet decision, Fair Price Shops (FPS) shall open on all working days of the state government except general holidays.
In a notification, CAF &PD deputy secretary T Vei informed that the working hours of FPS shall be between 9.30 AM to 1.30 PM and 2.30 PM to 5.30 PM in summer months (March-October) while in winter (November to February) they shall remain in operation from 9.30 AM to 1.30 PM and 2.30 PM to 4.30 PM.
The FPSs shall display the list of AAY and PHH beneficiaries; entitlement of AAY & PHH beneficiaries and monthly allotment of stock of food grains, T Vei informed.
The notice also stated that receipt and issue stock register should be duly maintained by Fair Price Shop agents, ePOS machines used for distribution of food grains etc., and designated day shall be notified and publicised every month for distribution of NFSA food items.
The deputy secretary also instructed all the FPSs to comply the orders with immediate effect and until further orders in public interest.