What is it?
The Ration Card Cancellation List is a list published by state governments showing the names of people whose ration cards have been cancelled, suspended, or deactivated because they were found ineligible, duplicate, fake, or unused.
Why are ration cards cancelled?
- Duplicate or fake ration cards.
- Migration to another state.
- Death of the cardholder.
- Income exceeding eligibility limit.
- Government job in family (in some states).
- Long-term non-usage of ration card.
- Incorrect or fraudulent documents.
How to Check the List Online?
- Visit your state’s Food & Civil Supplies Department website.
- Go to “Ration Card List / NFSA Beneficiary List”.
- Select District → Taluk → Village.
- Enter ration card number or family head name.
- Status shown as Active / Cancelled.
How to Check Offline?
- Visit Fair Price Shop (FPS) dealer.
- Contact Taluk / District Food Supply Office.
- Check notice board where cancellation lists are displayed.
What to Do if Your Card is Cancelled?
- File an appeal at District Supply Office with valid documents.
- Re-apply for a new ration card if genuinely eligible.
- Update wrong information (income, address, Aadhaar link).
Documents Needed for Re-Application
- Aadhaar of all family members.
- Residence proof (voter ID, electricity bill).
- Income certificate (for BPL/PHH).
- Passport-size photos.
- Death certificate (if head of family has died).
Government Measures to Prevent Wrong Cancellations
- Aadhaar linking of ration cards.
- One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) scheme.
- Biometric authentication at ration shops.
- Regular verification drives.
Key Points to Remember
- Cancellation lists are updated regularly by each state.
- Always check status online or at ration shops.
- If wrongly cancelled, you have the right to appeal.
- Ration card is still the main eligibility proof for PDS benefits.
