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The National Food Security Act

Section 13

In force Act 20 of 2013 As on 22 Oct 2026

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Act 20 of 2013

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Section 13 of the National Food Security Act. The eldest woman who is not less than eighteen years of age, in every eligible household, shall be head of the household for the purpose of issue of ration cards.

(1) The eldest woman who is not less than eighteen years of age, in every eligible household, shall be head of the household for the purpose of issue of ration cards.

(2) Where a household at any time does not have a woman or a woman of eighteen years of age or above, but has a female member below the age of eighteen years, then, the eldest male member of the household shall be the head of the household for the purpose of issue of ration card and the female member, on attaining the age of eighteen years, shall become the head of the household for such ration cards in place of such male member. Women of eighteen years of age or above to be head of household for purpose of issue of ration cards. CHAPTER VII GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL MECHANISM

Section 13, The National Food Security Act (Act 20 of 2013).

Questions about Section 13

How do I find court cases under Section 13 of the National Food Security Act?

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When was the National Food Security Act enacted?

National Food Security Act was enacted in 2013 as Act 20 of 2013. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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