New Delhi, November 28: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday ordered the suspension of Delhi’s food and supplies commissioner over alleged irregularities in ration system, Food Minister Imran Hussain said.
The orders of the food commissioner’s suspension had been sent to Lt Governor Anil Baijal, Hussain said at a press conference here.
“Last night, we went to a ration shop in Nangloi, and found that the wheat and rice stock was missing, despite the receipts of delivery,” the minister said.
About “152 quintals of wheat and 38 quintals of rice” were meant to be there, he said, adding that it was to be distributed in December.
The minister said he suspected a “scam” and immediately sent a report to the CM.
“After which the CM has ordered suspension of the food commissioner with immediate effect. The order has also been sent to the L-G,” he told reporters. PTI
