The following steps are involved in authentication:
e-RC holder visits the Fair Price Shop (Ration Shop). e-RCholder provides his e-RC number or shows a printed copy of e-RC or shows a soft copy of e-RC on his mobile. FPS dealer enters the e-RC number or scans the QR code of e-RC in e-PoS. After selecting the Card/s, the FPS owner enters the transaction details in PoS (Point of Sale) machine. e-RC holder is asked to place his finger on the finger-print scanner of e-PoS machine to authenticate the transaction. Alternatively, if e-RC holder wishes to get OTP (One Time Password) received on his Registered Mobile Number, then OTP can be entered in the ePOS machine to authenticate the transaction.