Section 23

In force Act 20 of 2013 As on 16 Oct 2026

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Act 20 of 2013 Cited by 1 provision

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Section 23 of the National Food Security Act. In case of short supply of foodgrains from the central pool to a State, the Central Government shall provide funds to the extent of short supply to the State Government for meeting obligations under Chapter II in such manner as may be prescribed by the Central Government.

In case of short supply of foodgrains from the central pool to a State, the Central Government shall provide funds to the extent of short supply to the State Government for meeting obligations under Chapter II in such manner as may be prescribed by the Central Government. CHAPTER IX OBLIGATIONS OF STATE GOVERNMENT FOR FOOD SECURITY
Section 23, The National Food Security Act (Act 20 of 2013).

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Questions about Section 23

How do I find court cases under Section 23 of the National Food Security Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: National Food Security Act 23, section 23 National Food Security Act, section 23 of the National Food Security Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 23 of the National Food Security Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

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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