Public distribution system benefit cannot be denied for non or wrong linking of Aadhaar

Ganpat Dharma Mengal & others. Vs Tehsildar Office (Bombay High Court) Facts- The petitioner is deprived from getting foodgrains from the public distribution system simply because Aadhar card is not linked with the system. As per Government circular dated 13th October 2016, for receiving benefits of public distribution system, it is pre-requisite that Aadhaar card of each member of the family, who is entitled in the ration card, must be linked in the RCMS system/ portal. Conclusion-Learned AGP, on instructions, submitted that the reason for non distribution of foodgrains to some persons is...