JUDGMENT :

Amrita Sinha, J.

1. Necessity is the mother of invention. An invisible virus has practically compelled mankind to innovate ideas for their survival. Human life style has undergone a sea change. People have been forced to stay indoors to save themselves from falling prey to the deadly virus. Authorities are devising mechanisms to supply utilities and essential articles and services at the doorstep of the citizens. Private bodies are taking a lead and showing the way but the Government and semi-Government bodies are not far behind. Medical, banking, education, judicial services are being made available at the click of a button. All types of articles both essential and non-essential, medicine, luxury goods, clothing, food items - both cooked and non-cooked are supplied at the doorstep of the consumers. The concept of workplace is changing. People are learning to work from home. Individuals are getting accustomed to virtual shops and literally avoiding the idea to actually go to a shop physically.

2. It is at this juncture that the Government of West Bengal, Department of Food and Supplies have come up with the novel idea to supply ration under the National Food Security Act an