Jammu and Kashmir - Apply for a Relative of Freedom Fighter Certificate

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Procedure

Apply In Person:

1. To Apply for a Relative of Freedom Fighter Certificate, the applicant can approach the Ministry of Home Affairs link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. For further process, the applicant has to follow the instruction given by the officer.
13. Once the process gets completed successfully, the applicant will get the license or permit by visiting the office.
14. This entire process can be completed within 2-3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• ID proof (birth certificate, PAN card, Aadhar card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook etc)
• Proof of relationship (birth certificate, marriage certificate)
• Freedom fighter certificate
• Passport size photo
• Affidavit
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Office of District Commissioner
Wazarat Road, Peer Kho,
PakkiDhaki, Jammu,
Jammu and Kashmir 180001
Contact link

Ministry of Home Affairs
Address: Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, Near Pragati Maidan, New Delhi-110001
Email: [email protected]
Telephone No: 23092392
Contact link

Eligibility

• The applicant must be a citizen of India.
• The applicant must be a relative of a freedom fighter who participated in the Indian freedom struggle between 1857 and 1947.
• The applicant must be a spouse, son, daughter, grandson, or granddaughter of a freedom fighter.
• The freedom fighter must have been imprisoned for a minimum period of six months in jail or detained in any place outside his/her residence for participating in the Indian freedom struggle between 1857 and 1947.
• The freedom fighter must have received a pension or a grant from the Government of India for his/her participation in the Indian freedom struggle.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 2-3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Nationality
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Age
• Residential Address
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Fax
• Relationship details
• Parents name
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• A relative of freedom fighter certificate is a document issued by the Government of India to the relatives of freedom fighters who participated in the Indian freedom struggle between 1857 and 1947.
• The certificate is provided as a recognition and honour to the family members of those who sacrificed their lives for India's freedom.

Information which might help

• The certificate is issued to the spouse, son, daughter, grandson, or granddaughter of the freedom fighter who was imprisoned for a minimum period of six months in jail or detained in any place outside his/her residence for participating in the Indian freedom struggle.
• The freedom fighter must have also received a pension or grant from the Government of India for his/her participation in the Indian freedom struggle.
• The certificate can be used by the relatives of freedom fighters for various purposes, including education, employment, and other government-related schemes.
• The certificate also provides some benefits and concessions to the holders.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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