Maharashtra - Apply for Above Poverty Line Ration Card

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. The application form for the Above Poverty Line (APL) Ration Card can be collected from the nearest Food and Supply Office (FSO) Link
2. The application form should be filled in carefully and accurately with all the required information. The information to be provided in the application form includes the name of the head of the family, the names of family members, their ages, and their relationship with the head of the family. The details of the residential address and the source of income should also be provided.
3. Attach the required documents mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page to the application form.
4. The completed application form along with the required documents should be submitted to the nearest Food and Supply Office (FSO).
5. After submitting the application form, the authorities will conduct a verification process to confirm the information provided in the application form. The verification process may involve a visit to the applicant’s residence and cross-checking the information with the local authorities. The authorities may also conduct a physical inspection of the applicant’s house and assess the economic status of the family.
6. Once the verification process is complete, the APL Ration Card will be issued to the eligible applicant. The APL Ration Card will contain details such as the name of the head of the family, the names of family members, the card number, and the validity period of the card.

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Required Documents

• Proof of Identity: Voter ID, Aadhaar Card, Passport, Driving License, PAN Card, or any other government-issued ID card.
• Proof of Address: Voter ID, Aadhaar Card, Passport, Driving License, or any other government-issued address proof.
• Proof of Income: Salary Slip, Income Tax Returns, Bank Statements, or any other document that shows the source of income.
• Recent Passport Size Photographs of all family members.

Office Locations & Contacts

Office of the Controller of Rationing & Director of Civil Supplies, - Maharashtra
Royal Insurance Bldg, 5th Floor,14 - Jamshedji Tata Road,Churchgate, Mumbai - 400020
Phone: 9970151606
Email: [email protected]
Contacts Link

Food and Supply Office (FSO)
M- Block , Vikas Bhawan, I.P. Estate ,Delhi-110002
Phone Number: 23370072
E-mail : [email protected]
Toll Free No. : 1800 - 11 - 0841
Website Link
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Eligibility

APL (Above Poverty Line) Ration Card is issued to families that have an income above the poverty line.

The eligibility criteria are as follows:

• The family should have a regular source of income that is above the poverty line.
• The family should not possess any BPL (Below Poverty Line) Ration Card.
• The family should not possess any Antyodaya Ration Card.
• The family should not possess any Annapurna Ration Card.

Fees

Please pay the service charge for receiving an APL ration card as per the authority quote’s.

Validity

The validity of the APL Ration Card is for a period of five years.

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Processing Time

The process usually takes around 15 to 30 days after the completion of the verification process.

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Required Information

• Name of the head of the family
• The names of family members
• Age of the family members
• Relationship with the head of the family
• The details of the residential address
• The sources of income for the family

Need for the Document

The APL Ration Card is an important document that provides access to essential commodities at subsidized rates to families above the poverty line.
It is an essential document for availing of various welfare schemes and benefits offered by the government, and it is important to have it in possession for the welfare of the family.

Information which might help

The Public Distribution System (PDS) is a food security program run by the government of India, which provides essential commodities to the people at subsidized rates. The program aims to provide food security to the economically weaker sections of society. The PDS system is implemented through a network of Fair Price Shops (FPS), which are run by the state government. The APL Ration Card is an important document for accessing the benefits of the PDS program.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

The APL Ration Card provides access to essential commodities at subsidized rates through the Fair Price Shops (FPS) under the PDS system. The benefits of the APL Ration Card are as follows:

• The APL Ration Cardholders can purchase essential commodities such as rice, wheat, sugar, kerosene, etc., at subsidized rates from the FPS.
• The APL Ration Cardholders are entitled to purchase LPG cylinders at subsidized rates under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY).
• The APL Ration Cardholders are eligible to avail of various welfare schemes and benefits such as free education, health care, and social security schemes.
• The APL Ration Cardholders can also avail of various subsidies offered by the government for the purchase of essential commodities.

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