The Egyptian Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade is set to announce the results of appeals by citizens whose food cards were suspended or cancelled due to the application of justice criteria. The ministry had opened the door for citizens to submit appeals, and after reviewing the data and documents provided, it will make a final decision on whether to reinstate the cards or not. According to sources, the results of the appeals will be announced on October 1, after completing the review process.
The appeals are related to cases where citizens were excluded or had their cards suspended due to certain criteria, such as owning luxury cars, having more than one car, or importing cars from abroad. Other criteria include owning companies with a total capital of over EGP 1.75 million, having agricultural holdings exceeding 10 feddans, paying customs duties on exports and imports exceeding EGP 150,000 annually, and paying value-added tax exceeding EGP 250,000. The ministry will also consider cases where citizens have children in private or international schools.
The ministry's officials have confirmed that citizens whose appeals are accepted will receive compensation for the period during which their cards were suspended and they were unable to collect their food rations. The compensation will be provided in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations. The ministry will also inform each citizen of the result of their appeal through a text message, whether it is accepted or rejected.
The review process involves examining the documents provided by citizens, including proof of income, assets, and other relevant information. The ministry's committees will review the appeals and make a decision based on the data and documents provided. The process is expected to take around 10 to 15 days, although this may vary depending on the complexity of each case.
The ministry has allocated a specific period for reviewing appeals, from August to September, and will stop accepting new appeals once the final results are announced. The ministry's officials have confirmed that the review process is being carried out in a fair and transparent manner, with the aim of ensuring that only those who are entitled to food subsidies receive them.
One of the key issues that has emerged during the review process is the number of appeals related to the criterion of owning luxury cars. According to sources, this criterion has not generated a large number of appeals, as many citizens who own such cars have already been excluded from the food subsidy program. On the other hand, the criterion of school fees in private schools has generated a significant number of appeals, as some citizens have argued that their school fees do not necessarily reflect their financial situation.
The ministry's officials have confirmed that the review process is not limited to one criterion only, but rather considers all relevant factors, including income, assets, and other indicators of financial situation. The ministry aims to ensure that food subsidies are targeted at those who need them most, and that the program is implemented in a fair and transparent manner. The results of the appeals will be announced on October 1, and citizens will be informed of the outcome through text messages.
Key points
- The Egyptian Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade will announce the results of appeals by citizens whose food cards were suspended or cancelled due to the application of justice criteria on October 1.
- Citizens whose appeals are accepted will receive compensation for the period during which their cards were suspended and they were unable to collect their food rations.
- The ministry's review process aims to ensure that only those who are entitled to food subsidies receive them, and that the program is implemented in a fair and transparent manner.
