Status Check, Procedures, Facilities

Name of the organisation : Backward Classes Welfare Department,West Bengal
Type Of Facility : Issuance of OBC Certificate

Home Page :http://www.anagrasarkalyan.gov.in/htm/caste_cert.html
Apply here :https://castcertificatewb.gov.in/
Download here :Application : https://www.statusin.in/uploads/691-Caste%20Application%20Form%20-%20ENGLISH.pdf
Format : https://www.statusin.in/uploads/691-certificate_obc.pdf

Guidelines for issuance of OBC Certificate

The Government has been considering for some time past to issue comprehensive guidelines for disposal of applications for issuance of OBC Certificates, including fixing up the nature of documents required for establishing eligibility for getting such certificate.

Related : Backward Classes Welfare West Bengal Issuance of SC/ ST Certificate : www.statusin.in/681.html

Application for OBC certificate can be submitted by applicants living in Block areas to the concerned Block Offices

Applications for issuance of OBC Certificates

** Procedure for issuance of OBC certificates was issued vide Order No. 374(71) – TW / EC / MR – 103 / 94 dated 27th July, 1994. As per the said order, SDOs of the Sub-Divisions concerned and ADM, South 24 Pgs as assigned by DM, South 24 Pgs, are the competent authorities for issuance of OBC certificates in respect of Sub-Divisions and Kolkata respectively. A format of application form was also set up in the said order. The same competent authorities and the said format for application shall continue.

** As regards the format for OBC certificate, the format circulated vide No. 899(85)- BCW/MR/42/10 dated 12/03/2010 shall continue. The format of OBC certificate is appended to this memorandum.

** As regards recommendation for issuance of OBC certificates, BDOs in respect of concerned Blocks are the Recommending Authorities. In respect of municipal areas excluding Kolkata, such officers not below the rank of a Deputy Magistrate, as assigned by the SDO, are the Recommending Authority. In Kolkata, District Welfare Officer, Kolkata is the Recommending Authority.

** It was also mentioned in the said order that the existing procedure for issue of caste / tribe certificate to the members of the SC/ST community shall be applicable, mutatis mutandis, in case of issue of certificates to the members of Backward Classes. This will also be generally applicable subject to modifications / clarifications issued vide this order.

application for OBC Certificate six criteria are required to be fulfilled :
**The applicant must be a citizen of India.
** He is a permanent resident of West Bengal since 15-03-1993.
** He is an ordinary resident at the address currently residing.
** He belongs to the said community/ class.
** His identity.
** The applicant does not fall under ‘creamy layer’.

Documents Needed :
** For Citizenship-
i. Citizenship Certificate.
ii. Voter I card of self or parent(s)
iii. Authenticated Voter list of self or parent(s)
iv. PAN Card of self or parent(s)
v. Birth Certificate from Competent Authority
vi. Caste certificate of parent(s)
vii. Any Govt. Document proving citizenship.

Note :
Validity of any of these documents can only be questioned only when there is valid reason to believe that such document might have been procured through misrepresentation of facts.

FAQ On OBC Certificate

An OBC certificate is a document that certifies that a person belongs to the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category. This certificate is issued by the government and is required for availing of various benefits and reservations that are available to OBCs. The following are some of the FAQ on OBC certificates:

What is an OBC certificate?
An OBC certificate is a document that certifies that a person belongs to the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category. This certificate is issued by the government and is required for availing of various benefits and reservations that are available to OBCs.

Who can apply for an OBC certificate?
Any person who belongs to an OBC community can apply for an OBC certificate. The applicant must provide proof of their caste and income.

How long does it take to get an OBC certificate?
The processing time for an OBC certificate varies from state to state. However, it generally takes a few weeks to a few months to get the certificate.