15 rich found taking benefits of PDS in Ramgarh

Ramgarh: Around 15 affluent persons were found enjoying PDS benefits in Ramgarh, an ongoing survey conducted by the district administration has revealed. Earlier, the administration had asked people above the poverty line to surrender their ration cards. But as there was poor response to the request, the administration began a drive to verify the actual status of PDS card holders.
Rajshekhar Kumar, the additional district supply officer (ADSO), said, “A team of district supply department headed by the district supply officer (DSO), K K Rajhans, has started conducting a survey from Saturday. Till now, the team has found that 15 persons having big houses, cars, air conditioners, coolers, refrigerators and washing machines are using ration cards meant for the poor. We have served them notices. FIRs will also be lodged against them if they fail to compensate the government appropriately.” These people mostly hail from areas like Indira Nagar, Ranibag, Naisarai and Gaushala Road in Ramgarh town suburban.