Status Check, Procedures, Facilities

Organization : Department of Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs
Service Name : Inclusion/ Deletion/ Change of Name/ Address In Ration Card
Applicable State/UT: Puducherry
Website : http://dcsca.puducherry.gov.in/
Procedure : https://www.statusin.in/uploads/9721-FAQ.pdf

DCSCA Inclusion In Ration Card

How to include Children’s name in Parent’s ration card? :
For inclusion of Children below 12 years of age, original Birth Certificate, Study Certificate or School Identity Card of Children should be submitted to the Department with the prescribed application form.

Related / Similar Service :
DCSCA Puducherry Aadhaar Number Updation

DCSCA Ration Cards Details Puducherry

How to include adult name in ration card?:
If the person is above 12 years of age and from other State should produce original deletion/surrender certificate with photocopy of the endorsed page of Ration card. If no deletion/surrender certificate available, no card certificate issued by the appropriate authority to be enclosed.

How to get a non-inclusion certificate?:
The head of the family should submit requisition and reason for deletion/non-inclusion of member in the ration card to the Department.

How to change a name in ration card?:
Any two documents such as original Birth certificate, Transfer certificate, Court order, and the copy of Gazette publication should be submitted along with prescribed application to the Department

FAQ On Ration Card

What is the procedure for change of address in ration card?:
Any one of the following documents should be submitted along with application to the Department such as Telephone Bill, Gas connection Bill, Electricity Bill, Municipal tax receipt, Voter ID, Driving Licence.

If it is a rental house, copy of the rent agreement should be produced along with the house owner’s Electricity/Water Bill.

If a family shifts to other State/Region of the UT, how they could surrender their ration card?:
The head of the family should submit the requisition in the prescribed form along with clearance from the concerned FPS.

Is there any fee collected for inclusion, deletion or for change of name/address in ration card?:
Yes. Rs. 10 will be collected for inclusion, deletion or for change of name/address in ration card.

How long will it take to complete the process of inclusion, deletion, change of address and name in Ration card?:
Inclusion, deletion, change of address and name in the Ration card will be done on the same day.

Who can obtain subsidized sugar from the Government?
BPL/AAY cardholder will get subsidized sugar 500 gm/unit to a maximum of 2.5 kg/card.

How to get information on price of essential commodities?
The price of essential commodities can be viewed in the Department’s website dcsca.puducherry.gov.in on Weekly Price of Essential Commodities.

Whether BPL/AAY cardholders are eligible to avail the subsidized kerosene?
Yes. If BPL/AAY cardholder has no LPG connection, 6 litres/card of kerosene is being distributed every month and those who have single LPG connection can avail the benefit of 1 litre/card per month at the rate of Rs.14.25/litre.

Whether kerosene is provided to APL cardholders?
Kerosene is not provided to APL cardholders.

Features of Ration Card

Ration cards are official documents issued by the government of a country to its citizens, primarily used to facilitate the distribution of essential food items and other subsidized commodities. While the specific features of ration cards can vary between countries, here are some common features associated with ration cards:

Identification:
Ration cards typically contain personal details of the cardholder and their family members, including names, addresses, photographs, and unique identification numbers. This information helps in verifying the identity and eligibility of the individuals entitled to ration benefits.

Household Composition:
Ration cards often list the names and details of all the family members included in the card. This helps in determining the size of the household and the number of individuals eligible for ration benefits.

Ration Entitlements:
The card usually specifies the type and quantity of essential food items or commodities that the cardholder is entitled to receive. This could include staples like rice, wheat, sugar, pulses, cooking oil, etc.