A special camp to make changes in ration cards for residents in Musiri taluk would be held at the Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Musiri, on Saturday, according to Collector K.S.Palanisamy.
Residents of the taluk with 135 ration shops can apply for inclusion of names, deletions, corrections in names and changes in addresses in the ration cards during the camp to be held from 8.30 a.m. to 3 p.m. All petitions relating to ration cards would be redressed at the camp. Petitioners are required to apply with relevant supporting documents, Mr.Palanisamy said in a press release. Orders on the petitions would be issued the same day, he added.
Additional DPC opened
An additional direct purchase centre (DPCs) has been opened at Nathamangudi in Lalgudi taluk from Wednesday, Collector K.S.Palanisamy has said. Ten DPCs have been opened in the district to procure the kuruvai paddy from farmers, Mr.Palanisamy said in a press release.
AMMA camps
Special camps under the Assured Maximum Service to Marginalised People in All Villages (AMMA) Scheme will be held at the following places in the district on Friday: Ukkadai Ariyamangalam, Uyyakondan Thirumalai, Asoor, Mekkudi, Kumaravadi, Valanadu, Periya Kurukai, Thiruvellarai, Sithambur, Erakudi (South) and Murungai. Residents of the villages can avail the services of the Revenue Department at the camp, Collector K.S.Palanisamy said in a press release.
