fcs.assam.gov.in Apply For Ration Card : Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department

Organization : Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department
Service Name : Apply For Ration Card
Applicable State: Assam

Website : https://pds.assam.gov.in/index.html

What is Ration Card?

Ration Cards, termed as Family Identity Cards (FIC) in Assam, are authorized documents issued by the Government authority for obtaining benefits under PDS.

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There are three types of ration cards with separate colours meant for APL, BPL and AAY beneficiaries under PDS.

FAQ On Ration Card

Who is eligible for applying for the issuance of a Ration Card in Assam?:
1.The person having no ration card: In this case, the individual must produce a certificate from the Village Head/Gaon Panchayat President/Ward Commissioner/ Inspector, FCS&CA / Concerned Authority in writing that the person having no ration card. Such a certificate will normally be granted after the person files an affidavit to this effect to the issuing authority. This document is to be attached along with the ration card application form.

2.Duplicate Ration Card: In case the ration card is lost or become defaced, mutilated, illegible or otherwise rendered unless for no fault of the holder of the ration card, the competent authority can issue duplicate ration card after charging the appropriate fee.

3.The person having ration card at the previous place: This is applicable in the case of Government officials or other persons who are transferred from one place to another. In this case, the Surrender Certificate is required from the concerning FCS&CA authority of the place from where the person was residing previously . This document is to be attached along with the ration card application form.

4. After Marriage entry to be made in the ration card: In this case also deletion certificate is required from the previous place of residence, issued by FCS&CA authority. This document is to be attached along with ration card application form and ration card.

5. In case of birth of child: For the addition to be made in the ration card , the birth certificate of the child is required along with ration card in which the addition has to be made along with the application neatly handwritten or typed on a plain paper addressed to the FCS&CA authority.

Where to apply for issuance of Ration Card?:
The application for obtaining a ration card should be made to the FCS & CA authority of the District/Sub-Division(C)

Required Documents For Ration Card

Required Documents for New Ration Card:
a. Detailed particulars of family members
b. Copies of birth certificates of minor members(Below 10 years in age)
c. Certified copy of relevant page of Voter List
d. Copy of Tax Pay / Land Revenue Pay receipt
e. Surrender certificate of Ration Card/Family Identity holding or non-availability certificate from the FCS&CA authority where the applicant was previously resided.
f. Address Proof (attested copy of PAN Card /Driving License / Bank Passbook / Post Office Passbook /Municipal Holding receipt / Electricity Bill / Telephone Bill)

Required Documents for Duplicate Ration Card:
a. Self Declaration
b. Police report

Required Documents for Separate Ration Card:
a. Surrender Certificate(s) in original
b. Parental Family Identity Cards in original
c. Self Declaration
d. Certificate From Village Head/Gaon Panchayat president/Ward Commissioner
e. No Objection Certificate by Head of Family of Parental Family Identity Card (Ration Card) for inclusion of additional members (Attested Copies)
f. Proof of Date of Birth(Birth Certificate / X Pass Certificate / declared / other)
g. Proof of Residence
h. Photo Identity / Election / PAN / Driving license card / Passport

Required Documents for Inclusion / Deletion / Surrender:
a. Original Family Identity Card (Ration Card)
b. Local Certificate / Election Card / PAN / Driving license / Passport
c. Proof of Date of Birth(Birth Certificate/X Pass Certificate/declared/other)
d. Surrender Certificate in original (for inclusion, if any)
e. Death Certificate in case of death of a member

Required Documents for Change of Head of Family:
a. Original Family Identity Card (Ration Card)
b. Death Certificate in case of death of Head of Family
c. No Objection Certificate

Required Documents for Child to Adult Conversion:
a. Original Family Identity Card (Ration Card)
b. Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate / X Pass Certificate / as declared / other)

Required Documents for Change of FPS and / or Residential Address:
a. Original Family Identity Card (Ration Card)
b. Photo Identity / Election Identity Card / PAN / Driving license / Passport

Duties of Card Holders

1. Ration Card should be kept in safe custody and in no case this should be given to any other person/PDS holder.

2. While drawing ration, the cardholder must check the quality/quantity and weighing of the commodity and he must ensure the receipt of cash memo along with proper entries of the same made in the ration card.

3. In case of loss/damage of the ration card /change/addition/deletion in the entries of the ration card, the cards holder shall immediately contact the concerned circle office. No over writing /alteration in their card should be done by the cardholders.

4. In the event of death and migration of any family member out of the state for specified period the name of the person should be deleted from the ration card.

5. Any BPL/AAY cardholder, whose annual family income exceeds Rs.15,000 per annum has to surrender the ration card and get APL Card prepared a fresh.

Features of Ration Card

A ration card is an official document that is issued by the respective state governments. With the help of this card, qualifying households can buy food grains at subsidized rates according to the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013.

Here are some of the features of a ration card:
** It is a proof of identity and address. A ration card can be used as a proof of identity and address for a variety of purposes, such as opening a bank account, applying for a passport, or renting a house.
** It allows you to buy food grains at subsidized rates. Under the NFSA, eligible households are entitled to buy a certain quantity of food grains at subsidized rates from ration shops.
** It can be used as collateral for a loan. In some cases, a ration card can be used as collateral for a loan from a bank or other financial institution.
** It can be used to get a discount on certain goods and services. In some cases, ration card holders may be eligible for a discount on certain goods and services, such as bus fares or electricity bills.