The Tamil Nadu Government has announced that monthly Public Distribution System (PDS) grievance redressal camps will be conducted across all 19 zones of Chennai on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
The camps will be organised by the Department of Food Supplies and Consumer Protection at the respective Zonal Assistant Commissioner Offices from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
The initiative aims to help residents access ration card-related services easily and resolve complaints regarding the Public Distribution System.
Ration Card Services Available at the Grievance Camp
Residents can visit their respective zonal offices to access various ration card services, including:
- Adding new members` names to ration cards.
- Removing names from family cards.
- Changing residential addresses.
- Registering mobile numbers.
- Updating existing mobile numbers.
- Obtaining authorisation certificates for senior citizens and others who cannot visit ration shops in person to collect essential commodities.
Complaints Regarding Ration Shops and Essential Commodities
Apart from ration card services, residents can submit complaints regarding the functioning of Fair Price Shops.
The public can also raise complaints about deficiencies in products or services sold in private markets.
The concerned officials will take appropriate steps to investigate the complaints and resolve the issues as quickly as possible.
Important Instructions for Ration Card Holders
The government has stated that these services will be provided only after verification through an OTP sent to the mobile number registered with the family ration card.
Therefore, ration card holders visiting the zonal offices must carry the mobile phone linked to their registered ration card number.
Chennai Ration Card Grievance Camp – Date and Timings
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: 19 Zonal Assistant Commissioner Offices in Chennai
Department: Tamil Nadu Department of Food Supplies and Consumer Protection
Services: Ration card corrections, member additions, name removal, address changes, mobile number updates and public complaints.
The Tamil Nadu Government has encouraged family ration card holders residing within Chennai`s 19 zones to make use of this monthly grievance redressal camp and access the available services.