The department of Food and Supplies,Chandigarh, manages Direct Benefits Transfer Scheme for foodgrains in Chandigarh for regulating production, supply and distribution of, and trade and commerce in, essential commodities with a view to maintain or increase supplies thereof and secure their equitable distribution and availability at fair prices by enforcing the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 and various Control Orders made there under. Consumer Affairs Wing of the department provides for better protection of interest of consumers by setting up State Commission and District fora for Redressal of consumers disputes, as provided under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.