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Documents required for Shop & Establishment registration — 2026

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:55:46 +0000

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(shop establishment documents, gumasta licence, shop act documents, sea documents)
	+	metatag-description=(Documents for Shop & Establishment Act registration — mandatory for any shop/office/commercial establishment under State Shops & Establishments Act.)}}
	+
	+	====== Documents required for Shop & Establishment registration — 2026 ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
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	+	<WRAP info>Direct answer. Shop & Establishment registration (S&E / Gumasta in some states) is mandatory for ANY shop, office, restaurant, theatre under State S&E Act. Issued by State Labour Department. Documents: identity + address + PAN + employee details. Validity: 5 years (renewable). Fee Rs. 100-2,000 (state + employee count). Apply at state labour department portal.</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Mandatory documents =====
	+	* Application form (S&E Act) — State-specific
	+	* Aadhaar of proprietor / authorised signatory — Identity
	+	* PAN of business / individual — Tax ID
	+	* Address proof of establishment — Property tax receipt / Rent agreement / Electricity bill
	+	* Photograph of establishment — Inside + outside view
	+	* Photograph of applicant — Recent, passport-size
	+	* List of employees — Names + designations + addresses + Aadhaar (if any)
	+	* Bank account passbook — For business correspondence
	+	* Self-declaration of compliance — Working hours, weekly off, leave policy as per Act
	+
	+	===== Optional / situational documents =====
	+	* Trade licence — Mandatory in some states (Maharashtra, Karnataka)
	+	* Partnership deed / %%MoA%%-%%AoA%% — For respective entity types
	+	* GST registration — For tax compliance cross-reference
	+	* Professional Tax certificate — For states with professional tax (Maharashtra, Karnataka, WB)
	+	* NOC from premises owner — For rented commercial space
	+	* Building OC/CC — For occupancy compliance
	+
	+	===== Specifications + key rules =====
	+	* Mandatory for ALL shops/offices/restaurants — even single-person businesses.
	+	* Validity: 5 years (most states); 1 year in some.
	+	* Renewal before expiry mandatory; late renewal: penalty.
	+	* Display of S&E registration at premises mandatorily.
	+	* Penalties: Rs. 100-Rs. 50,000 + criminal prosecution under State S&E Acts.
	+	* Working hours, weekly off, leave — must be displayed; non-compliance attracts inspection.
	+	* Code on Wages 2019 + Code on Social Security 2020 — newer central frameworks; states still implementing.
	+
	+	===== Where to apply =====
	+	State Labour Department portal (e.g., labour.gov.in for central; state-specific portals).
	+
	+	→ Official source: [[https://services.india.gov.in/service/detail/registration-under-the-shops-and-establishment-act-1\|https://services.india.gov.in/service/detail/registration-under-the-shops-and-establishment-act-1]]
	+
	+	===== If you don't have all documents =====
	+	If S&E registration is delayed beyond SLA, file RTI to State Labour Commissioner for application status + inspector verification + projected issuance.
	+
	+	→ Use our [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html\|🪄 AI RTI Drafter]] to generate a free §6(1) application asking for the rejection reason in 60 seconds.
	+
	+	===== Frequently asked questions =====
	+	* Q: Need S&E for online-only business? — Yes if you have a registered office address. No physical shop needed but business address is.
	+	* Q: Renewal — every year? — Most states 5-year validity. Maharashtra 1 year. Renewal mandatory before expiry.
	+	* Q: Penalties for operating without? — Rs. 100-Rs. 50,000 + sealing of establishment.
	+	* Q: Multiple branches — separate registrations? — Yes — each shop/office address requires separate S&E.
	+	* Q: Code on Wages — does it replace S&E? — Code on Wages is wages-side; S&E covers working conditions. Both apply.
	+
	+	===== Summary + next steps =====
	+
	+	- Gather mandatory documents above before applying — saves a re-visit
	+	- Apply via official portal (link above) — no agent needed
	+	- Track status: see our [[:check-status:start\|status-check guides]]
	+	- If rejected for "documents inadequate": request specific deficiency under §4(1)(d) RTI Act
	+	- For state-specific guidance: see [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|state portals directory]]
	+
	+	===== All RTI Wiki tools (free, no login) =====
	+
	+	* 🪄 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html\|AI RTI Drafter]] — type problem, get §6 application
	+	* 🎤 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html\|AwaazRTI]] — voice-to-RTI in 11 Indian languages
	+	* 🔮 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-outcome-predictor.html\|Outcome Predictor]] — score draft win-likelihood
	+	* ⚖️ [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/first-appeal-app.html\|First Appeal Generator]] — §19(1) draft on Day 31
	+	* 📅 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/timeline-calculator-app.html\|Timeline Calculator]] — track 30-day window
	+
	+	===== Related on RTI Wiki =====
	+
	+	* If rejected, file RTI: [[:rti-for-shop-establishment-registration\|Full RTI guide]]
	+	* Citizen RTI playbook: [[:citizen-rti-playbook\|All 100+ scenarios]]
	+	* All documents checklists: [[:documents:start\|All 30 checklists]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+
	+	* Statutory references: as cited in Specifications above
	+	* Official portal: linked in "Where to apply" above
	+	* RTI Act 2005 §§4, 6, 7, 19
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>shop establishment documents-checklist citizen-help}}

Documents required for property mutation (dakhil-kharij) — 2026

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:53:31 +0000

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(property mutation documents, dakhil kharij documents, namantaran documents, mutation application documents)
	+	metatag-description=(Documents for property mutation after sale, inheritance, gift, partition. Sale deed + previous khata + ID + property tax. Plus state-specific variations.)}}
	+
	+	====== Documents required for property mutation (dakhil-kharij) — 2026 ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>Direct answer. Property mutation (also called dakhil-kharij, namantaran, khata transfer) updates the revenue/municipal record after change of ownership. Apply to Tehsildar / Municipal Revenue Officer. Documents vary by mode of transfer (sale, inheritance, gift, partition). Statutory disposal 45-90 days under state Revenue Codes. Fee Rs. 50-500 (state-specific).</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Mandatory documents =====
	+	* Application form — State-specific (Form 11 / Form 6 / Form 7)
	+	* Sale deed (registered) — For purchase mutation; original + 2 photocopies
	+	* Will / Inheritance certificate — For inheritance mutation
	+	* Gift deed (registered) — For gift mutation
	+	* Partition deed (registered) — For partition between heirs
	+	* Previous khata / %%RoR%% (Record of Rights) — Of the seller / previous owner
	+	* Encumbrance certificate (EC) — last 13 years — From sub-registrar; shows no liens
	+	* Property tax receipts (current) — Establishing tax payment up to date
	+	* NOC from co-heirs — For partition cases — all heirs must sign
	+	* Affidavit of sole heirship — For inheritance — when only one claimant
	+	* Aadhaar of new owner(s) — Identity
	+	* Identity + address proof of new owner — Voter ID / Driving Licence
	+	* Two passport-size photos — Recent
	+
	+	===== Optional / situational documents =====
	+	* Death certificate of previous owner — For inheritance mutation
	+	* Marriage certificate — For mutation to spouse
	+	* Court order — If mutation is court-directed
	+	* Power of Attorney (registered) — If applying via authorized representative
	+	* NOC from bank — If property has existing mortgage
	+
	+	===== Specifications + key rules =====
	+	* Place of birth = jurisdiction for revenue records — apply at correct tehsil/municipality.
	+	* Stamp duty must be paid before applying — sale deed must be registered.
	+	* Encumbrance certificate for last 13 years from sub-registrar — proves clear title.
	+	* Inheritance — if no will, all legal heirs must sign affidavit + apply jointly.
	+	* Online mutation available in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, AP, UP, MP, Rajasthan via Bhumi/Bhulekh portals.
	+	* Mutation does NOT confer ownership — your sale deed does. Mutation updates the revenue record (for property tax + future sales).
	+	* Without mutation, you can't pay property tax in your name — essential for utility connections, insurance, loans.
	+
	+	===== Where to apply =====
	+	Tehsildar / Municipal Revenue Officer. Online via state Bhulekh/Bhumi portal (where available).
	+
	+	→ Official source: [[https://services.india.gov.in/service/listing?cat_id=11&ln=en\|https://services.india.gov.in/service/listing?cat_id=11&ln=en]]
	+
	+	===== If you don't have all documents =====
	+	If mutation is delayed beyond 90 days OR objections raised without your knowledge, file RTI to Tehsildar for application status + Patwari verification + objection details + projected completion.
	+
	+	→ Use our [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html\|🪄 AI RTI Drafter]] to generate a free §6(1) application asking for the rejection reason in 60 seconds.
	+
	+	===== Frequently asked questions =====
	+	* Q: How long does mutation take? — 45-90 days under state Revenue Codes. In practice, 60-180 days; faster with online application + e-mutation enabled.
	+	* Q: Is mutation required after sale? — Yes — without mutation, you can't pay property tax in your name, get utility connections, or sell onward smoothly.
	+	* Q: What if mutation is rejected? — Appeal to SDM within 30 days under state Revenue Code. Free legal aid available via SLSA.
	+	* Q: Cost? — Rs. 50-500 typically. Free in some states like Karnataka if online.
	+	* Q: Inheritance — all heirs need to sign? — Yes — partition or joint mutation. If a heir refuses, apply for partition via court first.
	+
	+	===== Summary + next steps =====
	+
	+	- Gather mandatory documents above before applying — saves a re-visit
	+	- Apply via official portal (link above) — no agent needed
	+	- Track status: see our [[:check-status:start\|status-check guides]]
	+	- If rejected for "documents inadequate": request specific deficiency under §4(1)(d) RTI Act
	+	- For state-specific guidance: see [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|state portals directory]]
	+
	+	===== All RTI Wiki tools (free, no login) =====
	+
	+	* 🪄 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html\|AI RTI Drafter]] — type problem, get §6 application
	+	* 🎤 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html\|AwaazRTI]] — voice-to-RTI in 11 Indian languages
	+	* 🔮 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-outcome-predictor.html\|Outcome Predictor]] — score draft win-likelihood
	+	* ⚖️ [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/first-appeal-app.html\|First Appeal Generator]] — §19(1) draft on Day 31
	+	* 📅 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/timeline-calculator-app.html\|Timeline Calculator]] — track 30-day window
	+
	+	===== Related on RTI Wiki =====
	+
	+	* Track status: [[:check-status:property-mutation-status\|How to check property mutation status]]
	+	* State-by-state: [[:scheme-state:property-mutation:start\|Property Mutation across all 36 states]]
	+	* If rejected, file RTI: [[:rti-for-property-mutation-delay\|Full RTI guide]]
	+	* Citizen RTI playbook: [[:citizen-rti-playbook\|All 100+ scenarios]]
	+	* All documents checklists: [[:documents:start\|All 30 checklists]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+
	+	* Statutory references: as cited in Specifications above
	+	* Official portal: linked in "Where to apply" above
	+	* RTI Act 2005 §§4, 6, 7, 19
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>property mutation documents-checklist citizen-help}}

Documents required for NSP scholarship application (2026)

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:57:33 +0000

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(nsp scholarship documents, scholarship documents, post matric scholarship documents, pms documents)
	+	metatag-description=(Documents for NSP (National Scholarship Portal) — pre-matric, post-matric, merit-cum-means scholarships. Income + caste + bank + institute verification.)}}
	+
	+	====== Documents required for NSP scholarship application (2026) ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>Direct answer. NSP is the unified portal for ~30 central scholarship schemes (PMS-SC/ST/OBC, Merit-cum-Means for Minorities, Top Class for SC/ST, etc.). Documents vary slightly by scheme but core set: Aadhaar + income certificate + caste certificate + bank passbook + institute verification + previous-year mark sheet. Apply at scholarships.gov.in.</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Mandatory documents =====
	+	* Aadhaar — Identity + DBT routing
	+	* Income certificate — Family income proof; from Tehsildar (typical limit Rs. 2.5L for PMS-SC/ST)
	+	* Caste certificate — For SC/ST/OBC/Minority schemes
	+	* Bank passbook + cancelled cheque — Aadhaar-linked account preferred
	+	* Class 10 mark sheet — For post-matric (proves you're past matric)
	+	* Previous-year mark sheet — For renewal applications + merit-cum-means
	+	* Institute Bonafide certificate — On college letterhead with student ID, fee details
	+	* Institute fee receipts — For reimbursement-based schemes
	+	* Domicile certificate — For state-specific schemes
	+	* Photograph — Recent, white background
	+
	+	===== Optional / situational documents =====
	+	* Disability certificate — For %%PwD%% scholarships
	+	* Marriage certificate — For married women applying
	+	* Father's death certificate — For widow-of-deceased schemes
	+	* Bank statement (last 6 months) — Some schemes require
	+	* Affidavit of family income (if no ITR) — For self-employed families
	+
	+	===== Specifications + key rules =====
	+	* Aadhaar-bank linkage is mandatory — DBT fails without it.
	+	* Income certificate must be from Tehsildar/SDM (not employer); validity typically 1 year.
	+	* Renewal is auto-recommended for continuing students if last year's scholarship was credited — login + click renewal.
	+	* State top-ups layer on central NSP — check state portal (e.g., %%MahaDBT%%, e-Pass Karnataka, Tamil Nadu e-District).
	+	* Multiple scholarships — generally barred; only one per student per year for same purpose.
	+	* Scheme deadlines — strict, typically October-November each year. Late application not accepted.
	+
	+	===== Where to apply =====
	+	Online at [[https://scholarships.gov.in\|scholarships.gov.in]] (NSP). State scholarships via state portals.
	+
	+	→ Official source: [[https://scholarships.gov.in/fresh/usercategorySelectionForm\|https://scholarships.gov.in/fresh/usercategorySelectionForm]]
	+
	+	===== If you don't have all documents =====
	+	If your application is verified by institute but stuck at district/state, file RTI to State Welfare Department under §6 for processing officer + verification chain status + projected disbursement.
	+
	+	→ Use our [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html\|🪄 AI RTI Drafter]] to generate a free §6(1) application asking for the rejection reason in 60 seconds.
	+
	+	===== Frequently asked questions =====
	+	* Q: Can I apply for multiple scholarships? — Generally no — one scholarship per student per year. Some institute-specific allow combination with central.
	+	* Q: Do I need Aadhaar-linked bank? — Yes — DBT routing requires Aadhaar-bank linkage.
	+	* Q: What if my college isn't registered on NSP? — College must register on NSP first. Escalate to State Welfare Dept + UGC/AICTE.
	+	* Q: Income certificate — annual? — Yes — typically 1-year validity. Renew before next application cycle.
	+	* Q: What if scholarship hasn't come in months? — Check status at scholarships.gov.in → if stuck at "District/State Verified", file RTI to State Welfare Dept.
	+
	+	===== Summary + next steps =====
	+
	+	- Gather mandatory documents above before applying — saves a re-visit
	+	- Apply via official portal (link above) — no agent needed
	+	- Track status: see our [[:check-status:start\|status-check guides]]
	+	- If rejected for "documents inadequate": request specific deficiency under §4(1)(d) RTI Act
	+	- For state-specific guidance: see [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|state portals directory]]
	+
	+	===== All RTI Wiki tools (free, no login) =====
	+
	+	* 🪄 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html\|AI RTI Drafter]] — type problem, get §6 application
	+	* 🎤 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html\|AwaazRTI]] — voice-to-RTI in 11 Indian languages
	+	* 🔮 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-outcome-predictor.html\|Outcome Predictor]] — score draft win-likelihood
	+	* ⚖️ [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/first-appeal-app.html\|First Appeal Generator]] — §19(1) draft on Day 31
	+	* 📅 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/timeline-calculator-app.html\|Timeline Calculator]] — track 30-day window
	+
	+	===== Related on RTI Wiki =====
	+
	+	* Track status: [[:check-status:scholarship-status\|How to check scholarship status]]
	+	* State-by-state: [[:scheme-state:scholarship:start\|Scholarship across all 36 states]]
	+	* If rejected, file RTI: [[:rti-for-scholarship-status\|Full RTI guide]]
	+	* Citizen RTI playbook: [[:citizen-rti-playbook\|All 100+ scenarios]]
	+	* All documents checklists: [[:documents:start\|All 30 checklists]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+
	+	* Statutory references: as cited in Specifications above
	+	* Official portal: linked in "Where to apply" above
	+	* RTI Act 2005 §§4, 6, 7, 19
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>scholarship nsp documents-checklist citizen-help}}

Documents required for new ration card — NFSA 2013 checklist (2026)

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:53:31 +0000

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(ration card documents, ration card new apply, ration card requirements, nfsa documents)
	+	metatag-description=(Documents for new ration card under NFSA. Family Aadhaar + address + income proof. Plus Add Member, Replace Lost Card, %%eKYC%% procedures.)}}
	+
	+	====== Documents required for new ration card — NFSA 2013 checklist (2026) ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>Direct answer. New ration card issued by District Supply Officer / Tehsil Food Inspector under NFSA 2013. Documents: family Aadhaar (all members) + address proof + income certificate + family composition affidavit. Free in most states; nominal Rs. 5-50 in some. SLA 30 days. %%eKYC%% of all family members mandatory since 2024.</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Mandatory documents =====
	+	* Application form (Form D — state-specific) — Downloadable from state Civil Supplies portal
	+	* Aadhaar of ALL family members — Mandatory for all listed members + e-KYC during application
	+	* Address proof — Aadhaar (with current address) / Voter ID / Electricity bill / Rent agreement (registered)
	+	* Family head identity proof — Aadhaar + photo
	+	* Income certificate — For BPL/AAY classification; from Tehsildar
	+	* Caste certificate — For SC/ST/OBC priority categorization
	+	* Bank account details — For DBT cash transfers in lieu of grain (some states)
	+	* Two passport-size photos of family head — Recent, white background
	+	* Affidavit — Family composition declaration; Rs. 10 stamp paper, notarised
	+
	+	===== Optional / situational documents =====
	+	* LPG / Gas connection — Establishes household separately
	+	* Electricity / Water connection in family head's name — Strengthens household claim
	+	* Surrender certificate from old ration card — For inter-state migration
	+	* Birth certificates of children — For age verification of family members
	+	* Marriage certificate — For spouse addition
	+	* Death certificate — To remove deceased family member
	+
	+	===== Specifications + key rules =====
	+	* %%eKYC%% of all family members is mandatory since 2024 — biometric at FPS or online via state portal.
	+	* Categories: APL (Above Poverty Line), BPL (Below Poverty Line), AAY (Antyodaya Anna Yojana — poorest of poor), PHH (Priority Household).
	+	* ONORC (One Nation One Ration Card) — your card works in any state where you are physically present (since 2022).
	+	* Add member — separate Form A6 + supporting documents (birth/marriage certificate); takes 15-30 days.
	+	* Replace lost card — Form D + duplicate fee Rs. 25-50 + Aadhaar; takes 7-15 days.
	+	* Photographs — only family head's on the card; some states show all members.
	+
	+	===== Where to apply =====
	+	Tehsil Food Inspector OR District Supply Officer (DSO) office. Online via state Civil Supplies portal (e.g., tnpds.gov.in for TN, mahafood.gov.in for MH, ahara.kar.nic.in for KA).
	+
	+	→ Official source: [[https://nfsa.gov.in\|https://nfsa.gov.in]]
	+
	+	===== If you don't have all documents =====
	+	If ration card application is delayed beyond 30-day SLA, file RTI to Tehsil Food Inspector + DSO under §6 for application status + verification report + projected issuance.
	+
	+	→ Use our [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html\|🪄 AI RTI Drafter]] to generate a free §6(1) application asking for the rejection reason in 60 seconds.
	+
	+	===== Frequently asked questions =====
	+	* Q: How long does new ration card take? — 30 days under NFSA. In practice, 30-60 days for AAY/BPL (income verification), 15-30 days for APL.
	+	* Q: What's the difference between AAY, BPL, APL? — AAY = poorest (35 kg foodgrain + extras). BPL = below poverty line (35 kg). APL = above poverty line (limited entitlement).
	+	* Q: Lost ration card — can I get duplicate? — Yes — Form D + Rs. 25-50 fee. Don't apply for new; old card details preserved.
	+	* Q: Inter-state migration — what to do? — Surrender old card via online portal of origin state, then apply at destination. ONORC lets you ration in any state with same card.
	+	* Q: %%eKYC%% — must I visit FPS? — Yes for biometric. Online %%eKYC%% available in some states (Aadhaar OTP) but biometric preferred.
	+
	+	===== Summary + next steps =====
	+
	+	- Gather mandatory documents above before applying — saves a re-visit
	+	- Apply via official portal (link above) — no agent needed
	+	- Track status: see our [[:check-status:start\|status-check guides]]
	+	- If rejected for "documents inadequate": request specific deficiency under §4(1)(d) RTI Act
	+	- For state-specific guidance: see [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|state portals directory]]
	+
	+	===== All RTI Wiki tools (free, no login) =====
	+
	+	* 🪄 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html\|AI RTI Drafter]] — type problem, get §6 application
	+	* 🎤 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html\|AwaazRTI]] — voice-to-RTI in 11 Indian languages
	+	* 🔮 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-outcome-predictor.html\|Outcome Predictor]] — score draft win-likelihood
	+	* ⚖️ [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/first-appeal-app.html\|First Appeal Generator]] — §19(1) draft on Day 31
	+	* 📅 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/timeline-calculator-app.html\|Timeline Calculator]] — track 30-day window
	+
	+	===== Related on RTI Wiki =====
	+
	+	* Track status: [[:check-status:ration-card-status\|How to check ration card status]]
	+	* State-by-state: [[:scheme-state:ration-card:start\|Ration Card across all 36 states]]
	+	* If rejected, file RTI: [[:rti-for-ration-card-status\|Full RTI guide]]
	+	* Citizen RTI playbook: [[:citizen-rti-playbook\|All 100+ scenarios]]
	+	* All documents checklists: [[:documents:start\|All 30 checklists]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+
	+	* Statutory references: as cited in Specifications above
	+	* Official portal: linked in "Where to apply" above
	+	* RTI Act 2005 §§4, 6, 7, 19
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>ration card new documents-checklist citizen-help}}

Documents required for PM-KISAN registration (2026 checklist)

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 03 May 2026 08:28:36 +0000

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(pm-kisan documents, pm kisan apply, farmer registration documents, pm kisan ekyc documents)
	+	metatag-description=(Documents for PM-KISAN (Rs. 6,000/year farmer scheme). Aadhaar + land record + bank. Plus %%eKYC%% requirements. * Aadhaar — Identity + %%eKYC%% base * Land record.)}}
	+
	+	====== Documents required for PM-KISAN registration (2026 checklist) ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>Direct answer. PM-KISAN is open to all landholding farmer families with cultivable landholding. Documents: Aadhaar + land record (khasra/khatauni) + Aadhaar-linked bank account + %%eKYC%% (mandatory since 2022). Register at pmkisan.gov.in or any CSC.</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Mandatory documents =====
	+	* Aadhaar — Identity + %%eKYC%% base
	+	* Land record (khasra/khatauni) — Issued by Patwari/Talati; confirms cultivable landholding
	+	* Aadhaar-linked bank account passbook — For DBT of Rs. 6,000/year (3 instalments)
	+	* Bank account-Aadhaar linkage proof — Print from bank or NPCI mapper
	+	* Citizenship declaration — Self-declaration on form
	+	* Mobile number — For OTP-based %%eKYC%% and notifications
	+	* Photograph — Recent passport-size, white background
	+
	+	===== Optional / situational documents =====
	+	* Caste certificate — For SC/ST priority in some state-level top-ups
	+	* Disability certificate — For %%PwD%% farmer special considerations
	+	* Soil health card — Optional but useful for related schemes
	+	* Crop pattern declaration — Some states require
	+
	+	===== Specifications + key rules =====
	+	* Eligibility: All landholding farmer families. Disqualified: income tax payers (any of last 2 AYs), pension > Rs. 10,000/month, constitutional post-holders, professionals.
	+	* %%eKYC%% mandatory since 2022 — must be done annually. Three options: OTP-based (free, instant), Biometric at CSC (Rs. 15-50), Face-auth via PM-KISAN mobile app (free, instant).
	+	* Land record linking — Patwari uploads your khasra to PFMS; without this, no payment.
	+	* Family = one person per family unit (defined by ration card / family register).
	+	* State top-ups: Karnataka, AP, Telangana, Odisha add Rs. 4,000-12,000/year extra.
	+
	+	===== Where to apply =====
	+	Online at [[https://pmkisan.gov.in\|pmkisan.gov.in]] (Self-Registration) OR any Common Service Centre (CSC) Rs. 15-50.
	+
	+	→ Official source: [[https://pmkisan.gov.in/RegistrationFormnew.aspx\|https://pmkisan.gov.in/RegistrationFormnew.aspx]]
	+
	+	===== If you don't have all documents =====
	+	If registration is rejected or instalment missed, file RTI to District Agriculture Officer for status + %%eKYC%% + land-linkage + reason for hold.
	+
	+	→ Use our [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html\|🪄 AI RTI Drafter]] to generate a free §6(1) application asking for the rejection reason in 60 seconds.
	+
	+	===== Frequently asked questions =====
	+	* Q: Tenant farmer — eligible? — No — PM-KISAN for landholders only. Some states (Andhra Rythu Bharosa) have separate tenant-farmer schemes.
	+	* Q: Joint family land — who applies? — One application per family unit. If land in multiple names, only one nomination.
	+	* Q: Lost Aadhaar/bank linkage — what now? — Re-link at bank (free); re-register on portal.
	+	* Q: Need to re-do %%eKYC%% every year? — Yes — annual face-auth or biometric mandatory. OTP-based works once a year.
	+	* Q: How much do I get? — Rs. 2,000 × 3 instalments = Rs. 6,000/year. Credited every 4 months via DBT.
	+
	+	===== Summary + next steps =====
	+
	+	- Gather mandatory documents above before applying — saves a re-visit
	+	- Apply via official portal (link above) — no agent needed
	+	- Track status: see our [[:check-status:start\|status-check guides]]
	+	- If rejected for "documents inadequate": request specific deficiency under §4(1)(d) RTI Act
	+	- For state-specific guidance: see [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|state portals directory]]
	+
	+	===== All RTI Wiki tools (free, no login) =====
	+
	+	* 🪄 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html\|AI RTI Drafter]] — type problem, get §6 application
	+	* 🎤 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html\|AwaazRTI]] — voice-to-RTI in 11 Indian languages
	+	* 🔮 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-outcome-predictor.html\|Outcome Predictor]] — score draft win-likelihood
	+	* ⚖️ [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/first-appeal-app.html\|First Appeal Generator]] — §19(1) draft on Day 31
	+	* 📅 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/timeline-calculator-app.html\|Timeline Calculator]] — track 30-day window
	+
	+	===== Related on RTI Wiki =====
	+
	+	* Track status: [[:check-status:pm-kisan-status\|How to check pm kisan status]]
	+	* State-by-state: [[:scheme-state:pm-kisan:start\|Pm Kisan across all 36 states]]
	+	* If rejected, file RTI: [[:rti-for-pmkisan-installment\|Full RTI guide]]
	+	* Citizen RTI playbook: [[:citizen-rti-playbook\|All 100+ scenarios]]
	+	* All documents checklists: [[:documents:start\|All 30 checklists]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+
	+	* Statutory references: as cited in Specifications above
	+	* Official portal: linked in "Where to apply" above
	+	* RTI Act 2005 §§4, 6, 7, 19
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>pm kisan registration documents-checklist citizen-help}}

Documents required for birth certificate — RBD Act 1969 (2026)

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(birth certificate documents, birth registration documents, late birth certificate, rbd act documents)
	+	metatag-description=(Documents for birth certificate within 21 days, late registration (1-year), and beyond 1 year (magistrate route). Free within 21 days; nominal fee for late.)}}
	+
	+	====== Documents required for birth certificate — RBD Act 1969 (2026) ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>Direct answer. Birth must be registered within 21 days of birth at the municipality where birth occurred (RBD Act 1969 §13(2)). Hospital usually files automatically; for home births, parents must apply. Free within 21 days. Late registration (1-year): Form 1 + late fee Rs. 5-50. Beyond 1 year: Form 4 + magistrate order.</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Mandatory documents =====
	+	* Hospital discharge slip OR Doctor's certificate — For hospital births — issued at discharge
	+	* Form 1 (birth registration application) — Standard form available at registrar office or crsorgi.gov.in
	+	* Aadhaar of both parents — Identity proof of parents
	+	* Marriage certificate of parents — Establishes legitimacy and surname
	+	* Address proof of place of birth — For correct jurisdiction
	+
	+	===== Optional / situational documents =====
	+	* Affidavit (for home births) — Signed by parents + 2 witnesses; for births without hospital record
	+	* School admission letter — For late registration > 1 year (as supplementary proof)
	+	* Aadhaar of newborn (if available) — For cross-reference; not mandatory
	+	* Late registration affidavit (Form 1A) — For 21-day to 1-year delays
	+	* Magistrate order (Form 4) — For registrations beyond 1 year of birth
	+
	+	===== Specifications + key rules =====
	+	* Within 21 days = FREE. Late fee Rs. 5 (1 month), Rs. 10 (1-3 months), Rs. 25 (3-12 months), affidavit + magistrate (>1 year).
	+	* Place of birth governs jurisdiction (NOT residence) — registrar at the municipality/panchayat where birth occurred.
	+	* Hospital Form 4 — must be obtained from hospital at discharge; needed if registering separately.
	+	* Both parents sign Form 1 — single parent needs notarised affidavit.
	+	* Online portals: most states (Maharashtra, TN, Karnataka, AP, Delhi) accept online application via state portals.
	+
	+	===== Where to apply =====
	+	Municipal Registrar of Births & Deaths in the area where birth occurred. Online via [[https://crsorgi.gov.in\|crsorgi.gov.in]] OR state portals.
	+
	+	→ Official source: [[https://crsorgi.gov.in/web/index.php\|https://crsorgi.gov.in/web/index.php]]
	+
	+	===== If you don't have all documents =====
	+	If registration is delayed by registrar without reason, file RTI under §6 to municipal Registrar asking application status + officer-in-charge + projected issuance.
	+
	+	→ Use our [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html\|🪄 AI RTI Drafter]] to generate a free §6(1) application asking for the rejection reason in 60 seconds.
	+
	+	===== Frequently asked questions =====
	+	* Q: Birth wasn't registered for years — can I still get certificate? — Yes — Form 4 + sworn affidavit + magistrate order. Process takes 30-90 days.
	+	* Q: Can I get duplicate birth certificate? — Yes — apply at municipal registrar with Aadhaar; nominal fee Rs. 50-100.
	+	* Q: Single mother — what additional documents? — Affidavit declaring single parenthood + child's relationship proof (DNA optional in some states).
	+	* Q: Birth abroad — how to register in India? — Indian Embassy registration first; or under Citizenship Act §4 (foreign-born Indian citizen).
	+	* Q: Wrong details on birth certificate — correction? — Form 8 + affidavit + corrected document. Approved by Registrar within 30 days.
	+
	+	===== Summary + next steps =====
	+
	+	- Gather mandatory documents above before applying — saves a re-visit
	+	- Apply via official portal (link above) — no agent needed
	+	- Track status: see our [[:check-status:start\|status-check guides]]
	+	- If rejected for "documents inadequate": request specific deficiency under §4(1)(d) RTI Act
	+	- For state-specific guidance: see [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|state portals directory]]
	+
	+	===== All RTI Wiki tools (free, no login) =====
	+
	+	* 🪄 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html\|AI RTI Drafter]] — type problem, get §6 application
	+	* 🎤 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html\|AwaazRTI]] — voice-to-RTI in 11 Indian languages
	+	* 🔮 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-outcome-predictor.html\|Outcome Predictor]] — score draft win-likelihood
	+	* ⚖️ [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/first-appeal-app.html\|First Appeal Generator]] — §19(1) draft on Day 31
	+	* 📅 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/timeline-calculator-app.html\|Timeline Calculator]] — track 30-day window
	+
	+	===== Related on RTI Wiki =====
	+
	+	* Track status: [[:check-status:birth-certificate-online-status\|How to check birth certificate online status]]
	+	* State-by-state: [[:scheme-state:birth-certificate:start\|Birth Certificate across all 36 states]]
	+	* If rejected, file RTI: [[:rti-for-birth-certificate-delay\|Full RTI guide]]
	+	* Citizen RTI playbook: [[:citizen-rti-playbook\|All 100+ scenarios]]
	+	* All documents checklists: [[:documents:start\|All 30 checklists]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+
	+	* Statutory references: as cited in Specifications above
	+	* Official portal: linked in "Where to apply" above
	+	* RTI Act 2005 §§4, 6, 7, 19
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>birth certificate documents-checklist citizen-help}}

Documents required for police verification certificate (PCC) — 2026

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(police verification documents, pcc documents, police clearance certificate, pv documents)
	+	metatag-description=(Documents for Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) — for passport, employment, tenant, foreign visa. Aadhaar + address + photo + reason.)}}
	+
	+	====== Documents required for police verification certificate (PCC) — 2026 ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>Direct answer. PCC is issued by the Commissioner of Police / SP-CID after verifying your address + criminal record. Used for passport (auto-attached), foreign visa, employment, tenant verification. Documents: Aadhaar + address proof + 2 photos + reason for PCC. Apply via state police portal OR Passport Seva (for foreign visa). Fee Rs. 50-500 depending on state and purpose.</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Mandatory documents =====
	+	* Application form — State-specific OR Passport Seva form (for foreign visa)
	+	* Aadhaar — Identity proof
	+	* Address proof (current) — Aadhaar / Voter ID / Electricity bill / Rent agreement
	+	* Address proof (last 5 years) — For all addresses lived at — utility bills, rent agreements
	+	* Two passport-size photographs — White background, recent
	+	* Reason for PCC declaration — Self-declaration: passport, foreign visa, employment, tenant, other
	+	* Affidavit on Rs. 10 stamp paper — Self-declaration of clean record (some states)
	+
	+	===== Optional / situational documents =====
	+	* Employment offer letter — For employment PCC
	+	* Foreign visa documents — For visa-purpose PCC via Passport Seva
	+	* Marriage certificate — For surname change cases
	+	* Old PCC (if expired) — For renewal
	+	* NOC from current employer — For govt employees
	+	* Birth certificate — For age verification
	+
	+	===== Specifications + key rules =====
	+	* For passport: PCC is automatic at passport stage; no separate application unless requested by employer/visa officer.
	+	* For foreign visa (Australia, Canada, UK, etc.): apply via Passport Seva (passportindia.gov.in) → separate PCC application.
	+	* For employment: state police portal — varies; some states (Maharashtra MAHA-EYES, UP) have own apps.
	+	* Tenant PCC: NOW MANDATORY in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi. Landlord must file form within 3-7 days of new tenant.
	+	* Validity: 6 months typically; varies by purpose.
	+	* SLA: 15-30 days; varies by state.
	+
	+	===== Where to apply =====
	+	State Police website / Police Commissioner office OR Passport Seva (for foreign visa) at passportindia.gov.in.
	+
	+	→ Official source: [[https://www.passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/online/PCC\|https://www.passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/online/PCC]]
	+
	+	===== If you don't have all documents =====
	+	If PCC is delayed beyond SLA OR you receive adverse remark, file RTI to SP-CID for verification report + adverse-remark text under §4(1)(d). Submit closure proof + represent.
	+
	+	→ Use our [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html\|🪄 AI RTI Drafter]] to generate a free §6(1) application asking for the rejection reason in 60 seconds.
	+
	+	===== Frequently asked questions =====
	+	* Q: How long does PCC take? — 15-30 days for employment/tenant. Foreign-visa PCC via Passport Seva: 7-30 days.
	+	* Q: Cost? — Free (Maharashtra), Rs. 50-500 (most states). Foreign-visa PCC: Rs. 500.
	+	* Q: What if PV is adverse? — File RTI for adverse-remark text. If based on closed/acquitted case, submit closure documents.
	+	* Q: Multiple addresses in last 5 years — verification at each? — Yes — police verifies each address. Provide proofs of all.
	+	* Q: Renewal — when? — PCC valid 6 months. Re-apply for new (no separate renewal).
	+
	+	===== Summary + next steps =====
	+
	+	- Gather mandatory documents above before applying — saves a re-visit
	+	- Apply via official portal (link above) — no agent needed
	+	- Track status: see our [[:check-status:start\|status-check guides]]
	+	- If rejected for "documents inadequate": request specific deficiency under §4(1)(d) RTI Act
	+	- For state-specific guidance: see [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|state portals directory]]
	+
	+	===== All RTI Wiki tools (free, no login) =====
	+
	+	* 🪄 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html\|AI RTI Drafter]] — type problem, get §6 application
	+	* 🎤 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html\|AwaazRTI]] — voice-to-RTI in 11 Indian languages
	+	* 🔮 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-outcome-predictor.html\|Outcome Predictor]] — score draft win-likelihood
	+	* ⚖️ [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/first-appeal-app.html\|First Appeal Generator]] — §19(1) draft on Day 31
	+	* 📅 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/timeline-calculator-app.html\|Timeline Calculator]] — track 30-day window
	+
	+	===== Related on RTI Wiki =====
	+
	+	* Track status: [[:check-status:police-verification-status\|How to check police verification status]]
	+	* State-by-state: [[:scheme-state:police-verification:start\|Police Verification across all 36 states]]
	+	* If rejected, file RTI: [[:rti-for-police-verification-passport\|Full RTI guide]]
	+	* Citizen RTI playbook: [[:citizen-rti-playbook\|All 100+ scenarios]]
	+	* All documents checklists: [[:documents:start\|All 30 checklists]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+
	+	* Statutory references: as cited in Specifications above
	+	* Official portal: linked in "Where to apply" above
	+	* RTI Act 2005 §§4, 6, 7, 19
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>police verification documents-checklist citizen-help}}

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(shop establishment documents, gumasta licence, shop act documents, sea documents)
	+	metatag-description=(Documents for Shop & Establishment Act registration — mandatory for any shop/office/commercial establishment under State Shops & Establishments Act.)}}
	+
	+	====== Documents required for Shop & Establishment registration — 2026 ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>Direct answer. Shop & Establishment registration (S&E / Gumasta in some states) is mandatory for ANY shop, office, restaurant, theatre under State S&E Act. Issued by State Labour Department. Documents: identity + address + PAN + employee details. Validity: 5 years (renewable). Fee Rs. 100-2,000 (state + employee count). Apply at state labour department portal.</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Mandatory documents =====
	+	* Application form (S&E Act) — State-specific
	+	* Aadhaar of proprietor / authorised signatory — Identity
	+	* PAN of business / individual — Tax ID
	+	* Address proof of establishment — Property tax receipt / Rent agreement / Electricity bill
	+	* Photograph of establishment — Inside + outside view
	+	* Photograph of applicant — Recent, passport-size
	+	* List of employees — Names + designations + addresses + Aadhaar (if any)
	+	* Bank account passbook — For business correspondence
	+	* Self-declaration of compliance — Working hours, weekly off, leave policy as per Act
	+
	+	===== Optional / situational documents =====
	+	* Trade licence — Mandatory in some states (Maharashtra, Karnataka)
	+	* Partnership deed / %%MoA%%-%%AoA%% — For respective entity types
	+	* GST registration — For tax compliance cross-reference
	+	* Professional Tax certificate — For states with professional tax (Maharashtra, Karnataka, WB)
	+	* NOC from premises owner — For rented commercial space
	+	* Building OC/CC — For occupancy compliance
	+
	+	===== Specifications + key rules =====
	+	* Mandatory for ALL shops/offices/restaurants — even single-person businesses.
	+	* Validity: 5 years (most states); 1 year in some.
	+	* Renewal before expiry mandatory; late renewal: penalty.
	+	* Display of S&E registration at premises mandatorily.
	+	* Penalties: Rs. 100-Rs. 50,000 + criminal prosecution under State S&E Acts.
	+	* Working hours, weekly off, leave — must be displayed; non-compliance attracts inspection.
	+	* Code on Wages 2019 + Code on Social Security 2020 — newer central frameworks; states still implementing.
	+
	+	===== Where to apply =====
	+	State Labour Department portal (e.g., labour.gov.in for central; state-specific portals).
	+
	+	→ Official source: [[https://services.india.gov.in/service/detail/registration-under-the-shops-and-establishment-act-1\|https://services.india.gov.in/service/detail/registration-under-the-shops-and-establishment-act-1]]
	+
	+	===== If you don't have all documents =====
	+	If S&E registration is delayed beyond SLA, file RTI to State Labour Commissioner for application status + inspector verification + projected issuance.
	+
	+	→ Use our [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html\|🪄 AI RTI Drafter]] to generate a free §6(1) application asking for the rejection reason in 60 seconds.
	+
	+	===== Frequently asked questions =====
	+	* Q: Need S&E for online-only business? — Yes if you have a registered office address. No physical shop needed but business address is.
	+	* Q: Renewal — every year? — Most states 5-year validity. Maharashtra 1 year. Renewal mandatory before expiry.
	+	* Q: Penalties for operating without? — Rs. 100-Rs. 50,000 + sealing of establishment.
	+	* Q: Multiple branches — separate registrations? — Yes — each shop/office address requires separate S&E.
	+	* Q: Code on Wages — does it replace S&E? — Code on Wages is wages-side; S&E covers working conditions. Both apply.
	+
	+	===== Summary + next steps =====
	+
	+	- Gather mandatory documents above before applying — saves a re-visit
	+	- Apply via official portal (link above) — no agent needed
	+	- Track status: see our [[:check-status:start\|status-check guides]]
	+	- If rejected for "documents inadequate": request specific deficiency under §4(1)(d) RTI Act
	+	- For state-specific guidance: see [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|state portals directory]]
	+
	+	===== All RTI Wiki tools (free, no login) =====
	+
	+	* 🪄 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html\|AI RTI Drafter]] — type problem, get §6 application
	+	* 🎤 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html\|AwaazRTI]] — voice-to-RTI in 11 Indian languages
	+	* 🔮 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-outcome-predictor.html\|Outcome Predictor]] — score draft win-likelihood
	+	* ⚖️ [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/first-appeal-app.html\|First Appeal Generator]] — §19(1) draft on Day 31
	+	* 📅 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/timeline-calculator-app.html\|Timeline Calculator]] — track 30-day window
	+
	+	===== Related on RTI Wiki =====
	+
	+	* If rejected, file RTI: [[:rti-for-shop-establishment-registration\|Full RTI guide]]
	+	* Citizen RTI playbook: [[:citizen-rti-playbook\|All 100+ scenarios]]
	+	* All documents checklists: [[:documents:start\|All 30 checklists]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+
	+	* Statutory references: as cited in Specifications above
	+	* Official portal: linked in "Where to apply" above
	+	* RTI Act 2005 §§4, 6, 7, 19
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>shop establishment documents-checklist citizen-help}}

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(property mutation documents, dakhil kharij documents, namantaran documents, mutation application documents)
	+	metatag-description=(Documents for property mutation after sale, inheritance, gift, partition. Sale deed + previous khata + ID + property tax. Plus state-specific variations.)}}
	+
	+	====== Documents required for property mutation (dakhil-kharij) — 2026 ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>Direct answer. Property mutation (also called dakhil-kharij, namantaran, khata transfer) updates the revenue/municipal record after change of ownership. Apply to Tehsildar / Municipal Revenue Officer. Documents vary by mode of transfer (sale, inheritance, gift, partition). Statutory disposal 45-90 days under state Revenue Codes. Fee Rs. 50-500 (state-specific).</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Mandatory documents =====
	+	* Application form — State-specific (Form 11 / Form 6 / Form 7)
	+	* Sale deed (registered) — For purchase mutation; original + 2 photocopies
	+	* Will / Inheritance certificate — For inheritance mutation
	+	* Gift deed (registered) — For gift mutation
	+	* Partition deed (registered) — For partition between heirs
	+	* Previous khata / %%RoR%% (Record of Rights) — Of the seller / previous owner
	+	* Encumbrance certificate (EC) — last 13 years — From sub-registrar; shows no liens
	+	* Property tax receipts (current) — Establishing tax payment up to date
	+	* NOC from co-heirs — For partition cases — all heirs must sign
	+	* Affidavit of sole heirship — For inheritance — when only one claimant
	+	* Aadhaar of new owner(s) — Identity
	+	* Identity + address proof of new owner — Voter ID / Driving Licence
	+	* Two passport-size photos — Recent
	+
	+	===== Optional / situational documents =====
	+	* Death certificate of previous owner — For inheritance mutation
	+	* Marriage certificate — For mutation to spouse
	+	* Court order — If mutation is court-directed
	+	* Power of Attorney (registered) — If applying via authorized representative
	+	* NOC from bank — If property has existing mortgage
	+
	+	===== Specifications + key rules =====
	+	* Place of birth = jurisdiction for revenue records — apply at correct tehsil/municipality.
	+	* Stamp duty must be paid before applying — sale deed must be registered.
	+	* Encumbrance certificate for last 13 years from sub-registrar — proves clear title.
	+	* Inheritance — if no will, all legal heirs must sign affidavit + apply jointly.
	+	* Online mutation available in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, AP, UP, MP, Rajasthan via Bhumi/Bhulekh portals.
	+	* Mutation does NOT confer ownership — your sale deed does. Mutation updates the revenue record (for property tax + future sales).
	+	* Without mutation, you can't pay property tax in your name — essential for utility connections, insurance, loans.
	+
	+	===== Where to apply =====
	+	Tehsildar / Municipal Revenue Officer. Online via state Bhulekh/Bhumi portal (where available).
	+
	+	→ Official source: [[https://services.india.gov.in/service/listing?cat_id=11&ln=en\|https://services.india.gov.in/service/listing?cat_id=11&ln=en]]
	+
	+	===== If you don't have all documents =====
	+	If mutation is delayed beyond 90 days OR objections raised without your knowledge, file RTI to Tehsildar for application status + Patwari verification + objection details + projected completion.
	+
	+	→ Use our [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html\|🪄 AI RTI Drafter]] to generate a free §6(1) application asking for the rejection reason in 60 seconds.
	+
	+	===== Frequently asked questions =====
	+	* Q: How long does mutation take? — 45-90 days under state Revenue Codes. In practice, 60-180 days; faster with online application + e-mutation enabled.
	+	* Q: Is mutation required after sale? — Yes — without mutation, you can't pay property tax in your name, get utility connections, or sell onward smoothly.
	+	* Q: What if mutation is rejected? — Appeal to SDM within 30 days under state Revenue Code. Free legal aid available via SLSA.
	+	* Q: Cost? — Rs. 50-500 typically. Free in some states like Karnataka if online.
	+	* Q: Inheritance — all heirs need to sign? — Yes — partition or joint mutation. If a heir refuses, apply for partition via court first.
	+
	+	===== Summary + next steps =====
	+
	+	- Gather mandatory documents above before applying — saves a re-visit
	+	- Apply via official portal (link above) — no agent needed
	+	- Track status: see our [[:check-status:start\|status-check guides]]
	+	- If rejected for "documents inadequate": request specific deficiency under §4(1)(d) RTI Act
	+	- For state-specific guidance: see [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|state portals directory]]
	+
	+	===== All RTI Wiki tools (free, no login) =====
	+
	+	* 🪄 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html\|AI RTI Drafter]] — type problem, get §6 application
	+	* 🎤 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html\|AwaazRTI]] — voice-to-RTI in 11 Indian languages
	+	* 🔮 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-outcome-predictor.html\|Outcome Predictor]] — score draft win-likelihood
	+	* ⚖️ [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/first-appeal-app.html\|First Appeal Generator]] — §19(1) draft on Day 31
	+	* 📅 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/timeline-calculator-app.html\|Timeline Calculator]] — track 30-day window
	+
	+	===== Related on RTI Wiki =====
	+
	+	* Track status: [[:check-status:property-mutation-status\|How to check property mutation status]]
	+	* State-by-state: [[:scheme-state:property-mutation:start\|Property Mutation across all 36 states]]
	+	* If rejected, file RTI: [[:rti-for-property-mutation-delay\|Full RTI guide]]
	+	* Citizen RTI playbook: [[:citizen-rti-playbook\|All 100+ scenarios]]
	+	* All documents checklists: [[:documents:start\|All 30 checklists]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+
	+	* Statutory references: as cited in Specifications above
	+	* Official portal: linked in "Where to apply" above
	+	* RTI Act 2005 §§4, 6, 7, 19
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>property mutation documents-checklist citizen-help}}

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(nsp scholarship documents, scholarship documents, post matric scholarship documents, pms documents)
	+	metatag-description=(Documents for NSP (National Scholarship Portal) — pre-matric, post-matric, merit-cum-means scholarships. Income + caste + bank + institute verification.)}}
	+
	+	====== Documents required for NSP scholarship application (2026) ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>Direct answer. NSP is the unified portal for ~30 central scholarship schemes (PMS-SC/ST/OBC, Merit-cum-Means for Minorities, Top Class for SC/ST, etc.). Documents vary slightly by scheme but core set: Aadhaar + income certificate + caste certificate + bank passbook + institute verification + previous-year mark sheet. Apply at scholarships.gov.in.</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Mandatory documents =====
	+	* Aadhaar — Identity + DBT routing
	+	* Income certificate — Family income proof; from Tehsildar (typical limit Rs. 2.5L for PMS-SC/ST)
	+	* Caste certificate — For SC/ST/OBC/Minority schemes
	+	* Bank passbook + cancelled cheque — Aadhaar-linked account preferred
	+	* Class 10 mark sheet — For post-matric (proves you're past matric)
	+	* Previous-year mark sheet — For renewal applications + merit-cum-means
	+	* Institute Bonafide certificate — On college letterhead with student ID, fee details
	+	* Institute fee receipts — For reimbursement-based schemes
	+	* Domicile certificate — For state-specific schemes
	+	* Photograph — Recent, white background
	+
	+	===== Optional / situational documents =====
	+	* Disability certificate — For %%PwD%% scholarships
	+	* Marriage certificate — For married women applying
	+	* Father's death certificate — For widow-of-deceased schemes
	+	* Bank statement (last 6 months) — Some schemes require
	+	* Affidavit of family income (if no ITR) — For self-employed families
	+
	+	===== Specifications + key rules =====
	+	* Aadhaar-bank linkage is mandatory — DBT fails without it.
	+	* Income certificate must be from Tehsildar/SDM (not employer); validity typically 1 year.
	+	* Renewal is auto-recommended for continuing students if last year's scholarship was credited — login + click renewal.
	+	* State top-ups layer on central NSP — check state portal (e.g., %%MahaDBT%%, e-Pass Karnataka, Tamil Nadu e-District).
	+	* Multiple scholarships — generally barred; only one per student per year for same purpose.
	+	* Scheme deadlines — strict, typically October-November each year. Late application not accepted.
	+
	+	===== Where to apply =====
	+	Online at [[https://scholarships.gov.in\|scholarships.gov.in]] (NSP). State scholarships via state portals.
	+
	+	→ Official source: [[https://scholarships.gov.in/fresh/usercategorySelectionForm\|https://scholarships.gov.in/fresh/usercategorySelectionForm]]
	+
	+	===== If you don't have all documents =====
	+	If your application is verified by institute but stuck at district/state, file RTI to State Welfare Department under §6 for processing officer + verification chain status + projected disbursement.
	+
	+	→ Use our [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html\|🪄 AI RTI Drafter]] to generate a free §6(1) application asking for the rejection reason in 60 seconds.
	+
	+	===== Frequently asked questions =====
	+	* Q: Can I apply for multiple scholarships? — Generally no — one scholarship per student per year. Some institute-specific allow combination with central.
	+	* Q: Do I need Aadhaar-linked bank? — Yes — DBT routing requires Aadhaar-bank linkage.
	+	* Q: What if my college isn't registered on NSP? — College must register on NSP first. Escalate to State Welfare Dept + UGC/AICTE.
	+	* Q: Income certificate — annual? — Yes — typically 1-year validity. Renew before next application cycle.
	+	* Q: What if scholarship hasn't come in months? — Check status at scholarships.gov.in → if stuck at "District/State Verified", file RTI to State Welfare Dept.
	+
	+	===== Summary + next steps =====
	+
	+	- Gather mandatory documents above before applying — saves a re-visit
	+	- Apply via official portal (link above) — no agent needed
	+	- Track status: see our [[:check-status:start\|status-check guides]]
	+	- If rejected for "documents inadequate": request specific deficiency under §4(1)(d) RTI Act
	+	- For state-specific guidance: see [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|state portals directory]]
	+
	+	===== All RTI Wiki tools (free, no login) =====
	+
	+	* 🪄 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html\|AI RTI Drafter]] — type problem, get §6 application
	+	* 🎤 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html\|AwaazRTI]] — voice-to-RTI in 11 Indian languages
	+	* 🔮 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-outcome-predictor.html\|Outcome Predictor]] — score draft win-likelihood
	+	* ⚖️ [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/first-appeal-app.html\|First Appeal Generator]] — §19(1) draft on Day 31
	+	* 📅 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/timeline-calculator-app.html\|Timeline Calculator]] — track 30-day window
	+
	+	===== Related on RTI Wiki =====
	+
	+	* Track status: [[:check-status:scholarship-status\|How to check scholarship status]]
	+	* State-by-state: [[:scheme-state:scholarship:start\|Scholarship across all 36 states]]
	+	* If rejected, file RTI: [[:rti-for-scholarship-status\|Full RTI guide]]
	+	* Citizen RTI playbook: [[:citizen-rti-playbook\|All 100+ scenarios]]
	+	* All documents checklists: [[:documents:start\|All 30 checklists]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+
	+	* Statutory references: as cited in Specifications above
	+	* Official portal: linked in "Where to apply" above
	+	* RTI Act 2005 §§4, 6, 7, 19
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>scholarship nsp documents-checklist citizen-help}}

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(ration card documents, ration card new apply, ration card requirements, nfsa documents)
	+	metatag-description=(Documents for new ration card under NFSA. Family Aadhaar + address + income proof. Plus Add Member, Replace Lost Card, %%eKYC%% procedures.)}}
	+
	+	====== Documents required for new ration card — NFSA 2013 checklist (2026) ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>Direct answer. New ration card issued by District Supply Officer / Tehsil Food Inspector under NFSA 2013. Documents: family Aadhaar (all members) + address proof + income certificate + family composition affidavit. Free in most states; nominal Rs. 5-50 in some. SLA 30 days. %%eKYC%% of all family members mandatory since 2024.</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Mandatory documents =====
	+	* Application form (Form D — state-specific) — Downloadable from state Civil Supplies portal
	+	* Aadhaar of ALL family members — Mandatory for all listed members + e-KYC during application
	+	* Address proof — Aadhaar (with current address) / Voter ID / Electricity bill / Rent agreement (registered)
	+	* Family head identity proof — Aadhaar + photo
	+	* Income certificate — For BPL/AAY classification; from Tehsildar
	+	* Caste certificate — For SC/ST/OBC priority categorization
	+	* Bank account details — For DBT cash transfers in lieu of grain (some states)
	+	* Two passport-size photos of family head — Recent, white background
	+	* Affidavit — Family composition declaration; Rs. 10 stamp paper, notarised
	+
	+	===== Optional / situational documents =====
	+	* LPG / Gas connection — Establishes household separately
	+	* Electricity / Water connection in family head's name — Strengthens household claim
	+	* Surrender certificate from old ration card — For inter-state migration
	+	* Birth certificates of children — For age verification of family members
	+	* Marriage certificate — For spouse addition
	+	* Death certificate — To remove deceased family member
	+
	+	===== Specifications + key rules =====
	+	* %%eKYC%% of all family members is mandatory since 2024 — biometric at FPS or online via state portal.
	+	* Categories: APL (Above Poverty Line), BPL (Below Poverty Line), AAY (Antyodaya Anna Yojana — poorest of poor), PHH (Priority Household).
	+	* ONORC (One Nation One Ration Card) — your card works in any state where you are physically present (since 2022).
	+	* Add member — separate Form A6 + supporting documents (birth/marriage certificate); takes 15-30 days.
	+	* Replace lost card — Form D + duplicate fee Rs. 25-50 + Aadhaar; takes 7-15 days.
	+	* Photographs — only family head's on the card; some states show all members.
	+
	+	===== Where to apply =====
	+	Tehsil Food Inspector OR District Supply Officer (DSO) office. Online via state Civil Supplies portal (e.g., tnpds.gov.in for TN, mahafood.gov.in for MH, ahara.kar.nic.in for KA).
	+
	+	→ Official source: [[https://nfsa.gov.in\|https://nfsa.gov.in]]
	+
	+	===== If you don't have all documents =====
	+	If ration card application is delayed beyond 30-day SLA, file RTI to Tehsil Food Inspector + DSO under §6 for application status + verification report + projected issuance.
	+
	+	→ Use our [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html\|🪄 AI RTI Drafter]] to generate a free §6(1) application asking for the rejection reason in 60 seconds.
	+
	+	===== Frequently asked questions =====
	+	* Q: How long does new ration card take? — 30 days under NFSA. In practice, 30-60 days for AAY/BPL (income verification), 15-30 days for APL.
	+	* Q: What's the difference between AAY, BPL, APL? — AAY = poorest (35 kg foodgrain + extras). BPL = below poverty line (35 kg). APL = above poverty line (limited entitlement).
	+	* Q: Lost ration card — can I get duplicate? — Yes — Form D + Rs. 25-50 fee. Don't apply for new; old card details preserved.
	+	* Q: Inter-state migration — what to do? — Surrender old card via online portal of origin state, then apply at destination. ONORC lets you ration in any state with same card.
	+	* Q: %%eKYC%% — must I visit FPS? — Yes for biometric. Online %%eKYC%% available in some states (Aadhaar OTP) but biometric preferred.
	+
	+	===== Summary + next steps =====
	+
	+	- Gather mandatory documents above before applying — saves a re-visit
	+	- Apply via official portal (link above) — no agent needed
	+	- Track status: see our [[:check-status:start\|status-check guides]]
	+	- If rejected for "documents inadequate": request specific deficiency under §4(1)(d) RTI Act
	+	- For state-specific guidance: see [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|state portals directory]]
	+
	+	===== All RTI Wiki tools (free, no login) =====
	+
	+	* 🪄 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html\|AI RTI Drafter]] — type problem, get §6 application
	+	* 🎤 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html\|AwaazRTI]] — voice-to-RTI in 11 Indian languages
	+	* 🔮 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-outcome-predictor.html\|Outcome Predictor]] — score draft win-likelihood
	+	* ⚖️ [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/first-appeal-app.html\|First Appeal Generator]] — §19(1) draft on Day 31
	+	* 📅 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/timeline-calculator-app.html\|Timeline Calculator]] — track 30-day window
	+
	+	===== Related on RTI Wiki =====
	+
	+	* Track status: [[:check-status:ration-card-status\|How to check ration card status]]
	+	* State-by-state: [[:scheme-state:ration-card:start\|Ration Card across all 36 states]]
	+	* If rejected, file RTI: [[:rti-for-ration-card-status\|Full RTI guide]]
	+	* Citizen RTI playbook: [[:citizen-rti-playbook\|All 100+ scenarios]]
	+	* All documents checklists: [[:documents:start\|All 30 checklists]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+
	+	* Statutory references: as cited in Specifications above
	+	* Official portal: linked in "Where to apply" above
	+	* RTI Act 2005 §§4, 6, 7, 19
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>ration card new documents-checklist citizen-help}}

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(pm-kisan documents, pm kisan apply, farmer registration documents, pm kisan ekyc documents)
	+	metatag-description=(Documents for PM-KISAN (Rs. 6,000/year farmer scheme). Aadhaar + land record + bank. Plus %%eKYC%% requirements. * Aadhaar — Identity + %%eKYC%% base * Land record.)}}
	+
	+	====== Documents required for PM-KISAN registration (2026 checklist) ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>Direct answer. PM-KISAN is open to all landholding farmer families with cultivable landholding. Documents: Aadhaar + land record (khasra/khatauni) + Aadhaar-linked bank account + %%eKYC%% (mandatory since 2022). Register at pmkisan.gov.in or any CSC.</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Mandatory documents =====
	+	* Aadhaar — Identity + %%eKYC%% base
	+	* Land record (khasra/khatauni) — Issued by Patwari/Talati; confirms cultivable landholding
	+	* Aadhaar-linked bank account passbook — For DBT of Rs. 6,000/year (3 instalments)
	+	* Bank account-Aadhaar linkage proof — Print from bank or NPCI mapper
	+	* Citizenship declaration — Self-declaration on form
	+	* Mobile number — For OTP-based %%eKYC%% and notifications
	+	* Photograph — Recent passport-size, white background
	+
	+	===== Optional / situational documents =====
	+	* Caste certificate — For SC/ST priority in some state-level top-ups
	+	* Disability certificate — For %%PwD%% farmer special considerations
	+	* Soil health card — Optional but useful for related schemes
	+	* Crop pattern declaration — Some states require
	+
	+	===== Specifications + key rules =====
	+	* Eligibility: All landholding farmer families. Disqualified: income tax payers (any of last 2 AYs), pension > Rs. 10,000/month, constitutional post-holders, professionals.
	+	* %%eKYC%% mandatory since 2022 — must be done annually. Three options: OTP-based (free, instant), Biometric at CSC (Rs. 15-50), Face-auth via PM-KISAN mobile app (free, instant).
	+	* Land record linking — Patwari uploads your khasra to PFMS; without this, no payment.
	+	* Family = one person per family unit (defined by ration card / family register).
	+	* State top-ups: Karnataka, AP, Telangana, Odisha add Rs. 4,000-12,000/year extra.
	+
	+	===== Where to apply =====
	+	Online at [[https://pmkisan.gov.in\|pmkisan.gov.in]] (Self-Registration) OR any Common Service Centre (CSC) Rs. 15-50.
	+
	+	→ Official source: [[https://pmkisan.gov.in/RegistrationFormnew.aspx\|https://pmkisan.gov.in/RegistrationFormnew.aspx]]
	+
	+	===== If you don't have all documents =====
	+	If registration is rejected or instalment missed, file RTI to District Agriculture Officer for status + %%eKYC%% + land-linkage + reason for hold.
	+
	+	→ Use our [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html\|🪄 AI RTI Drafter]] to generate a free §6(1) application asking for the rejection reason in 60 seconds.
	+
	+	===== Frequently asked questions =====
	+	* Q: Tenant farmer — eligible? — No — PM-KISAN for landholders only. Some states (Andhra Rythu Bharosa) have separate tenant-farmer schemes.
	+	* Q: Joint family land — who applies? — One application per family unit. If land in multiple names, only one nomination.
	+	* Q: Lost Aadhaar/bank linkage — what now? — Re-link at bank (free); re-register on portal.
	+	* Q: Need to re-do %%eKYC%% every year? — Yes — annual face-auth or biometric mandatory. OTP-based works once a year.
	+	* Q: How much do I get? — Rs. 2,000 × 3 instalments = Rs. 6,000/year. Credited every 4 months via DBT.
	+
	+	===== Summary + next steps =====
	+
	+	- Gather mandatory documents above before applying — saves a re-visit
	+	- Apply via official portal (link above) — no agent needed
	+	- Track status: see our [[:check-status:start\|status-check guides]]
	+	- If rejected for "documents inadequate": request specific deficiency under §4(1)(d) RTI Act
	+	- For state-specific guidance: see [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|state portals directory]]
	+
	+	===== All RTI Wiki tools (free, no login) =====
	+
	+	* 🪄 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html\|AI RTI Drafter]] — type problem, get §6 application
	+	* 🎤 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html\|AwaazRTI]] — voice-to-RTI in 11 Indian languages
	+	* 🔮 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-outcome-predictor.html\|Outcome Predictor]] — score draft win-likelihood
	+	* ⚖️ [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/first-appeal-app.html\|First Appeal Generator]] — §19(1) draft on Day 31
	+	* 📅 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/timeline-calculator-app.html\|Timeline Calculator]] — track 30-day window
	+
	+	===== Related on RTI Wiki =====
	+
	+	* Track status: [[:check-status:pm-kisan-status\|How to check pm kisan status]]
	+	* State-by-state: [[:scheme-state:pm-kisan:start\|Pm Kisan across all 36 states]]
	+	* If rejected, file RTI: [[:rti-for-pmkisan-installment\|Full RTI guide]]
	+	* Citizen RTI playbook: [[:citizen-rti-playbook\|All 100+ scenarios]]
	+	* All documents checklists: [[:documents:start\|All 30 checklists]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+
	+	* Statutory references: as cited in Specifications above
	+	* Official portal: linked in "Where to apply" above
	+	* RTI Act 2005 §§4, 6, 7, 19
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>pm kisan registration documents-checklist citizen-help}}