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The National Food Security Act

Section 21

In force Act 20 of 2013 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 20 of 2013

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Section 21 of the National Food Security Act. No act or proceeding of the State Commission shall be invalid merely by reason of- (a) any vacancy in, or any defect in the constitution of, the State Commission;

No act or proceeding of the State Commission shall be invalid merely by reason of- (a) any vacancy in, or any defect in the constitution of, the State Commission; or (b) any defect in the appointment of a person as the Chairperson or a Member of the State Commission; or (c) any irregularity in the procedure of the State Commission not affecting the merits of the case. CHAPTER VIII OBLIGATIONS OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT FOR FOOD SECURITY Central Government to allocate required quantity of foodgrains from central pool to State Governments.

Section 21, The National Food Security Act (Act 20 of 2013).

Questions about Section 21

How do I find court cases under Section 21 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.

Other sections of this Act

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