Supreme Court of India

Swaraj Abhiyan (v) v. Union of India & Ors.

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Reported as [2017] 8 S.C.R. 338
Bench Madan B. Lokur J.
Decided 21 July 2017

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National Food Security Act, 2013: ss.14, 15, 16, 28 and 29 - Implementation of - By the State Governments - Sought by.filing writ petition u/Art. 32 of Constitution - Held: The Act, a social justice and social welfare legislation, is not being implemented as it should be - Centre, States and the Union Territories are required to ensure a transparent and accountable Grievance Redressal Mechanism through notified rules and designate appropriate and independent officials as the District Grievance Redressal Officers - While it is theoretically possible to have a statutory commission or body,

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