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This notification introduces the Delhi Food Security (Amendment) Rules, 2026, to amend the Delhi Food Security Rules, 2026, by revising the income criteria for eligible households.

Detailed Summary

The Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, Department of Food, Supplies & Consumer Affairs, vide notification No. F.9(11)/2013/F&S/Admn./NFSA/605-635 dated 13th July, 2026, has published the Delhi Food Security (Amendment) Rules, 2026. These rules are made by the Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi in exercise of powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 40 read with Section 10 of the National Food Security Act, 2013, and partially modify the Delhi Food Security Rules, 2026, which were published vide notification No: SG-DL-E-06022026-269896 dated 02nd February, 2026. The amendment specifically modifies Rule 3, sub-rule (1), of the Delhi Food Security Rules, 2026. It substitutes the previous annual family income ceiling of 'upto Rs.1.20 lakh' for eligible households in the Priority Household category with a new ceiling of 'upto Rs.2.50 lakh'. The amendment comes into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

Full Text

REGD. No. D. L.-33002/99 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA Delhi Gazette SG-DL-E-16072026-274539 EXTRAORDINARY PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 187] DELHI, TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026/ASHADHA 23, 1948 [N. C. T. D. No. 111 PART IV GOVERNMENT OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI DEPARTMENT OF FOOD, SUPPLIES & CONSUMER AFFAIRS NOTIFICATION Delhi, the 13th July, 2026 No. F.9(11)/2013/F&S/Admn./NFSA/605-635.— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub- section (1) of Section 40 read with Section 10 of the National Food Security Act, 2013, and in partial modification of the Delhi Food Security Rules, 2026, published in the Delhi Gazette vide notification No: SG-DL-E-06022026-269896 dated 02ndFebruary, 2026, the Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi is pleased to make the following amendment in the Delhi Food Security Rules, 2026, namely: 1. Short title and commencement (i) These rules may be called the Delhi Food Security (Amendment) Rules, 2026. (ii) It shall come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. 2. Amendment in Rule 3 In the Delhi Food Security Rules, 2026, in Rule 3, sub-rule (1), for the words and figures: "The households having annual family income upto Rs.1.20 lakh will be considered as eligible households for inclusion in the Priority Household category." the following shall be substituted, namely: "The households having annual family income upto Rs.2.50 lakh will be considered as eligible households for inclusion in the Priority Household category." By Order and in the Name of Lt. Governor of National Capital Territory of Delhi, PRASHANT GOYAL, Addl. Chief Secy.-cum-Commissioner Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054. VINOD KUMAR Digitally signed by VINOD KUMAR Date: 2026.07.16 12:16:41 +05'30'

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