E-District Certificate: Before we explore the various certificates and other services provided by this entity, we need to understand the concept of E-District. The advent of internet and allied technologies has streamlined many administrative and government-to-consumer interactions. One of these innovations is the E-District – the de-facto front-end of the government. These services enable the common citizen to seek various government-related services from issual of certificates, to RTI appeals, Grievance Redressal and more.
What is the Role of E-Districts? Furthermore, E-Districts are one of the 44 keystone projects under the National E-Governance Plan. The main objective of E-Districts are to provide access to efficient, transparent and accountable services, enhance the efficiency of government-related services, reduce the total time and cost of the services for the public as well as the Government. Lastly, E-Districts also help to promote the image and perception of the government.
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What are the Services Provided by E-Districts?
E-Districts provide many services, such as:
- Distribution of Licenses
- Issual and distribution of Certificates
- Disbursement of pensions
- RTI
- Assessment of taxes
- Payment of utilities
- Linking with other E-governance projects.
E-District Certificates
In this article, we shall explore the various certificates provided by the E-Districts.
- Caste Certificate
- Community Certificate
- Conversion Certificate
- Dependency Certificate
- Destitute Certificate
- Domicile Certificate
- Family Membership Certificate
- Identification Certificate
- Income Certificate
- Inter-Caste Marriage Certificate
- Land Certificate
- Legal Heir Certificate
- Life Certificate
- Location Certificate
- Minority Certificate
- Nativity Certificate
- Non-Creamy Layer Certificate
- Non-ReMarriage Certificate
- Possession Certificate
- One and the Same Certificate
- Relationship Certificate
- Residence Certificate
- Solvency Certificate
- Valuation Certificate
- Widow-Widower Certificate
And do note, not all states provide all the below-stated certificates through their E-District portals. The most common certificates which can be obtained through these portals are:
- Caste Certificate: This certificate states that an individual belongs to a particular caste which is recognised by the Indian Constitution
- Community Certificate: This certificate states that an individual belongs to a particular community – usually for Reserved Categories – such as SC, ST and OBCs
- Conversion Certificate: This certificate is issued to an individual as proof of their conversion from one religion to another
- Dependency Certificate: A dependency certificate is a declaration that an individual/group of people (usually senile/ very young/ handicapped individuals) is dependent on another for their sustenance and well-being.
- Destitute Certificate: This certificate is issued to an individual who does not have the basic necessities of life. Such certificates are required to claim benefits from the government.
- Domicile Certificate: This certificate is issued to an individual to prove that they are a resident of that particular state. This certificate is also called a residence certificate.
- Family Membership Certificate: A family membership certificate is shown by the members of a family and their relationships to other members of the family. This document is usually required for the purpose of settling claims in respect of a deceased family member.
- Identification Certificate: Also called an Identity Certificate, it is issued by the Passport Seva, Consular, Passport and Visa Division of the Ministry of External Affairs (GOI) to non-citizens of India. It is also called an “Alien’s passport”.
- Income Certificate: An income certificate is a certificate provided to the citizen by the government testifying their annual income. It is valid for all legal and official purposes.
- Inter-Caste Marriage Certificate: An Inter-Caste Marriage Certificate is issued to a couple, where one individual belongs to a Scheduled caste while the other belongs to a Non-scheduled caste. This certificate is usually sought to avail financial assistance from the government.
- Land Certificate: A land certificate is issued by the land registry to the respective proprietor of that land, the title of which is governed under the Land Registration Acts.
- Legal Heir Certificate: This certificate is issued to the kin of the deceased and it is a legal requirement for transferring the assets of the deceased
- Life Certificate: Life certificates are required by pensioners to access their pension. This is given by various government offices and agencies
- Location Certificate: A location certificate is an official document provided by the government to its citizens. It contains the general plan of the property and the geographical positions of all the elements present in that property.
- Minority Certificate: This certificate states that an individual belongs to a minority community. In the state of Kerala, minority communities include Sikhs, Buddhists, Christians, Parsis, etc.
- Nativity Certificate: A nativity certificate is a document issued by state governments that certifies that the applicant or their parents/ grandparents lived in that particular state.
- Non-Creamy Layer Certificate: Non-creamy layer certificate is also known as an OBC certificate (other backward classes). Hence, it is issued to individuals who belong to OBC groups. It is usually required to avail government benefits.
- Non-ReMarriage Certificate: Generally, this certificate is issued for women whose spouse is divorced, dead or deserted. This certificate is claimed for financial assistance for such women.
- One and the Same Certificate: This certificate is used to declare that two or more names pertain to the same individual. This certificate is required if the same person uses two or more names in different documents.
- Possession Certificate: Possession Certificate is a document that a property seller provides to a property buyer stating the date of possession. It is usually issued by either the Tehsildar or the Revenue Divisional Officer.
- Relationship Certificate: A relationship certificate is a legal document that is issued only in respect of parents and spouse on the basis of the applicant’s passport. It is required to prove relationships between parents and their children.
- Residence Certificate: A residence certificate is also called a domicile certificate. It is used to prove that a person is a resident of a particular state or the union territory.
- Solvency Certificate: A solvency certificate is a legal document that provides information about the financial stability of an entity or an individual. This certificate is required by commercial and government offices or for other purposes, such as applying for tenders.
- Valuation Certificate: A valuation certificate is a legal document that is used to prove the value of the property in the hometown of the applicant. This is usually used in the state of Kerala and can be used as collateral for taking loans.
- Widow-Widower Certificate: A widow-widower certificate is issued to the surviving spouse and is used to avail pension services.
FAQ’s on E-District Certificates
Question 1.
What are E-District Portals?
Answer:
E-District Portals enable the common citizen to seek various government-related services from issual of certificates, to RTI appeals, Grievance Redressal and more.
Question 2.
What are the types of certificates that can be availed from E-District portals?
Answer:
Some of the types of certificates that can be availed from E-District portals include Caste Certificate, Community Certificate, Conversion Certificate, Dependency Certificate, Destitute Certificate, Domicile Certificate, Family Membership Certificate, Identification Certificate, Income Certificate, Inter-CasteMarriage Certificate, Land Certificate, Legal Heir Certificate, Life Certificate, Location Certificate, Minority Certificate, Nativity Certificate, Non-Creamy Layer Certificate, Non-ReMarriage Certificate.
One and the Same Certificate, Possession Certificate, Possession and Non-Attachment Certificate, Relationship Certificate, Residence Certificate, Solvency Certificate, Valuation Certificate, and Widow-Widower Certificate. However, please do note that the availability of these certificates may vary according to the state’s respective E-district portal.
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