Relief Denied Against Cancellation of Fair Price Shop in Case Involving Illegal Use of 3 Aadhaar Cards to Withdraw Ration of 697 Cardholders: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court recently refused to grant relief to a fair price shop license holder who was found to be illegally withdrawing ration meant for hundreds of beneficiaries by misusing Aadhaar details. The Court upheld the cancellation of the fair price shop license after finding serious irregularities in the distribution of essential commodities under the public distribution system. Facts leading to cancellation of license An inquiry revealed that the…