How to apply for Community/ Caste Certificate Puducherry ?

Organization : Government of Puducherry
Facility : Application for Community / Caste Certificate

Home Page :https://www.py.gov.in
For Applying Login here :https://www.py.gov.in
Download Application here :https://www.statusin.in/uploads/7366-_var_Department_106_Attachments_(Printable)Caste%20Cetificate_v1.0.pdf

Puducherry Community / Caste Certificate

Applicant can fill an application e-form for request of community / caste Certificate.

Related : How to apply for Residence/ Nativity/ Nationality Certificate Puducherry? : www.statusin.in/4840.html

How to apply :
The applicant who wants to apply for request of community / caste certificate shall submit the e-form duly filled-in. He/she shall state true facts in the application. Follow below instructions to access the application,
1. Click on Services and Forms on the portal.
2. Select Revenue Department.
3. List of all services under the department will be displayed. Depending on the method of submission, click one of the links displayed under Action.
4. Acknowledgement with a unique acknowledgment number will be provided.
5. Using the unique registration number, the applicant can check the status of the application on the state portal.
6. Once the status is complete the user has to meet the concerned department person along with the required original documents and collect the certificate from the department person.

Eligibility Criterion :
Residents and Natives of Pondicherry

Supporting Documents :
The required documents mentioned below are required to be submitted along with the e-form. Maximum file size should not be more than 2MB.

Attach scanned copy of :
1. Birth Certificate of the applicant, Father’s, Grandfather’s.
2. Ration card.
3. Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC).
4. School records such as Transfer Certificate etc.
5. Employment card / Service Certificate from the Employer.
6. Previous Certificates of the applicant/ Blood relatives, if any.
7. Adi Dravidar Welfare Card.
8. Migration SC certificate.
9. Evidence of parents / grandparents residence proof prior to 1964 (in case of SC).
10. Other proofs.
11. Applicant’s Photograph

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FAQ On State Portal

1. e-Mail ID to which queries on State Portal may be made?
pyportal.pon [AT] nic.in

2. e-Mail ID to which Departmental queries may be made?
Departmental queries may be raised at the respective Departmental e-Mail IDs provided in the ‘e-Mail Contacts’ under ‘Contacts’.

3. Who has designed the State Portal?
M/s. Infosys Ltd. the Implementing Agency of the State Portal has designed the State Portal. Before inauguration of the State Portal, the same has been tested by the STQC (Standardization Testing and Quality Certification) Directorate of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Govt. of India

4. Who manages the content in the State Portal?
A team of Officials in the Directorate of Information Technology, Puducherry is managing the content update works in the State Portal of Government of Puducherry.

5. What is the Nodal Agency in Government of Puducherry for State Portal project?
Puducherry e-Governance Society – An Undertaking of Government of Puducherry under the Directorate of Information Technology is the Nodal Agency for State Portal project.

About Us :
The ‘Puducherry Portal’ is aimed as a single point of access for all the G2B & G2C transactions offered by Government of Puducherry through its constituent departments. The Portal provides online access to the current, complete and accurate information related to the functions and services provided by Government of Puducherry and its constituent departments to the Citizens, Businesses and other interested users (e.g. Tourists and Investors).

FAQ On Caste Certificate Puducherry

Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQ) about Caste Certificate in Puducherry:

What is a Caste Certificate?
A Caste Certificate is a document issued by the government of Puducherry that verifies the caste of an individual. Caste Certificates are required for a variety of purposes, such as admission to educational institutions, employment, and government benefits.

Who can apply for a Caste Certificate?
Any person who is a resident of Puducherry and who belongs to a Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) community can apply for a Caste Certificate.

What documents are required to apply for a Caste Certificate?
The following documents are required to apply for a Caste Certificate:
** A copy of the applicant’s Aadhaar card or any other government-issued photo ID card.
** A copy of the applicant’s birth certificate.
** A copy of the applicant’s caste certificate from the village panchayat or taluk office.
** A certificate from a gazetted officer stating that the applicant belongs to a SC or ST community.