Surrender Notice for Ineligible Ration Card Holders (AAY / PHH / Green Cards) – Chatra District
Aug 02, 2026 • Arjuman Rafath13 • Public Hearings / Legal Notices
Source:
the pioneer
This notice from the Chatra District Magistrate office outlines eligibility criteria for state food security schemes, informing residents that ineligible households holding Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY), Priority Household (PHH), or Green ration cards must surrender them by August 7, 2026.Ineligibility Criteria: Families are ineligible if a member is a government employee, taxpayers, own significant land, own a four-wheeler, own a commercial enterprise, live in a concrete house with three or more rooms, or own machinery worth over 5 lakhs.Surrender Process: Ineligible beneficiaries must submit a voluntary surrender application (Form 12 G) online or at the Block Supply Office by the deadline to avoid legal action.Consequences: Failure to surrender ineligible cards by August 7, 2026, will result in the recovery of ration costs with 12% annual interest, criminal charges, and potential departmental action for government employees.