Chapter VIII — OBLIGATIONS OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT FOR FOOD SECURITY

Section 23Provisions for funds by Central Government to State Government in certain cases

Section 23: Provisions for funds by Central Government to State Government in certain cases

23. Provisions for funds by Central Government to State Government in certain cases

In case of short supply of foodgrains from the central pool to a State, the Central Government shall provide funds to the extent of short supply to the State Government for meeting obligations under Chapter II in such manner as may be prescribed by the Central Government.