Punjab - Apply for Rural Area Certificate

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Rural Area Certificate, the applicant has to approach the Local Panchayat/ Municipality Office of your respective area 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. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
10. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
11. Once everything on place, the authority will issue the Rural Area Certificate.
12. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Identity proof (Aadhaar card, voter ID, PAN card, etc.)
• Address proof (electricity bill, ration card, etc.)
• Land-related documents (sale deed, land possession records, tax receipts, etc.)
• Passport-sized photographs
• Any other documents as specified by department.

Office Locations & Contacts

Punjab Municipal Bhavan, (Municipal Corporation)
5th Floor, Plot No.3, Dakshin Marg, Sector 35-A,
Chandigarh - 160022, Punjab, India.
Phone: +91- 0172 261 9158.
e-mail: [email protected]
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Eligibility

• Any person who intends to Rural Area Certificate is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as per the authority’s request.

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

• The entire process can be completed within 30 days 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

• Aadhaar No
• Farmer’s Name
• Father’s/Husband’s Name
• District
• Mandal
• Village/Ward, Door No/House No
• Locality/Land Mark
• Pin Code
• Mobile No
• Email ID
• Ration Card No

Need for the Document

• A Rural Area Certificate, also known as a Rural Residence Certificate or Rural Domicile Certificate, is a document issued by the local Panchayat or Gram Panchayat in India. It certifies that an individual resides in a rural area or village within a specific Panchayat's jurisdiction.

Information which might help

• The purpose of a Rural Area Certificate can vary, but it is commonly required for availing various government welfare schemes, subsidies, or reservations specifically meant for rural residents. It serves as proof of residence in a rural area and helps individuals access benefits and services provided by the government.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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

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Others

• The certificate typically includes information such as the individual's name, residential address, and the Panchayat's name and seal. It is an important document for individuals living in rural areas, as it establishes their eligibility for certain government programs and initiatives.