25. Implementation of Targeted Public Distribution System by local authority in their areas.—
(1) The local authorities shall be responsible for the proper implementation of this Act in their respective
areas.
(2) Without prejudice to sub-section (1), the State Government may assign, by notification, additional
responsibilities for implementation of the Targeted Public Distribution System to the local authority.
26. Obligations of local authority.—In implementing different schemes of the Ministries and
Departments of the Central Government and the State Governments, prepared to implement provisions of
this Act, the local authorities shall be responsible for discharging such duties and responsibilities as may
be assigned to them, by notification, by the respective State Governments.
