Supreme Court of India · 2007-10-05
U.P. Roller Flour Mills Association & ... vs Govt. Of India & Ors
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2008 SUPREME COURT 130
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- U.P. Roller Flour Mills Association & ...
- Respondent
- Govt. Of India & Ors
- Author
- Arijit Pasayat
- Bench
- Arijit Pasayat, P. Sathasivam
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court, in Writ Petition (C) No. 274 of 2005, addressed the issue of diversion of food stocks under the Public Distribution System (PDS) as per Article 32 of the Constitution. The Court noted allegations of significant siphoning off of foodgrains and emphasized the need for accountability in distribution, directing local bodies to assess the wheat needs of beneficiaries. The Court upheld the importance of Fair Price Shops for distribution, rejecting proposals that could lead to manipulation.