Obtain Caste Certificate: Tripura

Persons belonging to any caste by birth, and as listed/amended in Schedule-1 of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribe Act 1976 can apply for a caste certificate.

Procedure

The applicant should put up his/her application at the e-Suvidha Centres situated in the Offices of Sub-Divisional Magistrates, where the applicant permanently resides, on any working day and obtain an Acknowledgement Receipt for the same. The applicant is also given a delivery date for his/her Certificate, which is printed on the Receipt.

Also, a Community Certificate, issued by the Block/ State Level Caste Committees, is required to substantiate the applicant's claim for Caste Certificate. These committees are constituted by the State Government with due representation from all castes (Communities) and are required to keep community vigil over issuing of caste certificates.

In addition, the issuing authority, at his discretion may initiate Field Enquiry by the relevant Tehsil/ Revenue Inspector/ Deputy Collector & Magistrate on the merit of application. Alternatively, the applicant may also obtain the Community Certificate and submit his application at the Tehsil after obtaining a receipt of the same.

After proper verification, the respective Sub-Divisional Magistrate will issue the caste certificate to the applicant.

Concerned Department

District Magistrate/Additional District Magistrate/Sub-Divisional Magistrate of the area where the candidate and/or his family permanently resides.

Documents

The following indicative list of documents is required to substantiate the applicant's claim for caste certificate.

·         Photograph (Mandatory)

·         Citizenship Certificate (Mandatory)

·         Community Certificate (Mandatory)

·         Family Ration Card

·         SC Certificate of Father/Brother/Sister

·         Blood Relation Certificate

·         School Certificate

·         Land Document

The forms for obtaining Community Certificate are currently not available on the website, and have to be collected from the concerned offices. A common application form, introduced apply for Certificates for caste certificate application.

Fees

No fee is charged for this service.