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Issues involved: Computerisation of public distribution system, transparency in delivery and management system, citizen participation in social audit, end-to-end computerisation of TPDS, guidelines for States, time-bound action plan, grievance redressal mechanism, financial support, allocation of foodgrains, rates for distribution, coordination with High-Powered Committee.
Judgment details: 1. The High-Powered Committee recommended computerisation of PDS with three main components: beneficiary database, stock management, and sale at fair price shops. Emphasized on transparency and citizen participation for social audit to ensure effectiveness. 2. Committee suggested actions for implementation: prioritized computerisation in two parts, directed Department of Food and Public Distribution to issue guidelines, required States to prepare time-bound action plans, appoint nodal officers, include PDS data in UID enrolment, and develop a unified information system. 3. Chhattisgarh model proposed for computerisation up to shop level, Gujarat model for Component 2. States to link computerisation with Aadhar registration, establish grievance redressal mechanism, and ensure necessary infrastructure and financial support. 4. Chief Secretaries to indicate additional foodgrains required for poorest districts, allocation to be made promptly. High-Powered Committee to decide on distribution rates and its decision to be binding. 5. Parties to appear before the High-Powered Committee for decisions on foodgrain distribution rates. Planning Commission to file affidavit for vetting within a week, States to file affidavits within two weeks. 6. Matter listed for further directions on a specified date for follow-up on implementation and progress. End of Judgment
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