Population Certificate: What is a Population Certificate? In Karnataka, a population certificate is a legal document that is required for the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Program (PMEGP). Hence, without this certificate, you might not be able to complete the PMEGP application process.
In Karnataka, this certificate can be obtained through the Nadakacheri official portal. You will also be required to submit certain prescribed documents to process your application. Furthermore, the applicant has to pay a nominal fee towards the process. In this article, we shall explore how to apply, prerequisites for the application process, important documents and more.
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Population Certification Application Process
Online Process
Applicants who wish to avail of the certificate must perform the following steps:
- Visit the Nadakacheri Homepage https://nadakacheri.karnataka.gov.in/AJSK/ and click on the “Online Application” option present in the header navigation of the website.
- You will then be taken to another page where you will have to enter your mobile number. Next, click the “Get OTP” button. On doing so, an OTP will be sent to your mobile number and you will be required to enter the same to continue with the application process.
- Next, click on “New Request”
- Select the “Population Certificate” from the drop-down list.
- You will then be prompted to choose your language – either Kannada or English
- Select the language of your choice and proceed with the user details
- Next, select the mode of delivery as per your requirement – which can be either Nadakacheri portal or Registered post
- You will then be prompted to upload the prescribed documents needed for the process.
- After uploading the documents, click save
- Select the mode of payment (only online is available)
- Enter your net banking details or card details to continue with the application
- After filling in your payment details, click on “Make payment”
- If your payment is successful, then an acknowledgment number will be provided to you. You are required to keep this number safe for future correspondence. The final certificate will be provided to you as per your given option (Nadakacheri portal or Registered post).
Offline Process
Applicants who do not have access to the internet can apply offline:
- Municipal/ Revenue/ Nadakacheri Office – Ask for the application form for the population certificate, fill in all the details and submit it at the above-mentioned offices.
- Common Service Centre – You can also acquire the application form from CSC. Fill in all the required details and submit the same to CSC.
The time required to process your application is around 7 days from the date of application.
How To Track Your Application Status?
Once you have successfully sent your application, you can track its status through the Nadakacheri portal. The steps to do the same are as follows:
- Visit the official Nadakacheri portal
- Click on the “online application” option in the header navigation of the website
- Choose the “Application Status” option
- Next, enter your application number and type.
- Click on the “get status” option to know the status.
Population Certification Application Fees
You will be required to pay a nominal fee of INR 25/- to process your application. Please note that this amount is not refundable.
FAQ’s on Population Certificate
Question 1.
What is a population certificate?
Answer:
A population certificate is a legal document that is required if you want to be eligible for the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Program (PMEGP).
Question 2.
How do I get a population certificate?
Answer:
In Karnataka, you can apply for this certificate either online or offline. For online application, you will have to visit the Nadakacheri portal and submit an application. For offline application, you will be required to visit the Municipal office/ Revenue office / Nadakacheri Office and submit an application. Alternatively, you can also apply through the CSC – Common Service Centres.
Question 3.
What is the application fee?
Answer:
You will be required to pay a one-time application fee of INR 25/-
Question 4.
How long does it take for the application to be processed?
Answer:
On average, it will take seven days from the date of application for the certificate to be processed.
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