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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 10th July, 2025
F. 30(641)/TG.PR/SD/DSW/24/93-95.—In exercise of powers conferred under the sub-section (1) of
Section 22 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 read with S.O. No. 2524 dated
07.06.2023 issued by Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Lieutenant Governor of National
Capital Territory of Delhi, hereby makes the following Rules for the National Capital Territory of Delhi,
namely:
1. Short title and commencement. - (1) These rules may be called the Delhi Transgender Persons (Protection
of Rights) Rules, 2025.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
2.
Definition. - In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires, -
(a) “Act” means the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 (40 of 2019);
(b) “applicant” means a transgender person who submits an application under rule 3;
(c) “application” means the application form as provided in Form –1;
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(d) “any official documents” include all documents listed in Annexure 1, which the appropriate Government may
revise, by notification in the Official Gazette;
(e) “certificate of identity” means a certificate issued by the District Magistrate under section 6 or section 7
of the Act as in Form – 3 or Form – 4 respectively;
(f)
“form” means a form prescribed to these rules;
(g) “identity card” means a photo identity card issued in Form – 5 to a transgender person under section 6 or
issued in Form – 6 to a transgender person on change of gender under section 7 on the basis of “certificate of
identity” issued by the District Magistrate or an identity card to a transgender person issued by a State authority
prior to the coming into force of these rules;
(h) “medical institution” means any medical institution whether hospital, private or public.
(i)
“medical intervention” includes any gender affirming medical intervention undertaken by an individual to
facilitate the transition to their self-identified gender, including but not limited to counseling, hormonal therapy,
and surgical intervention, if any.
(j)
‘rule” means a rule under these rules;
(k) “section” means a section of the Act;
(l)
“Stakeholder department’’ refers to a Government Agency/ Department/ Directorate/ Municipal Bodies/
Local Bodies/ Autonomous bodies/Commission/ Board/ Council/ Authorities that has an interest or influence in a
particular program, project, policy, or initiative pertaining to the Welfare of Transgender. These departments may
either be directly involved in the implementation or regulation of the subject matter or they may have indirect
interests such as budgetary or oversight responsibilities
(m) all other words and expressions used herein but not defined and defined in the Act shall have the same
meaning assigned to them in the Act.
3. Application for issue of certificate of identity under section 6 or section 7:
(1) A transgender person desirous of obtaining a certificate of identity shall make an application as prescribed in
Form –1.
(2) The application shall be submitted to the District Magistrate in person or online on National Portal for Transgender
Persons developed by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, GOI.
(3) Transgender persons who have officially recorded their change in gender, whether as male, female or transgender,
prior to the coming into force of the Act shall not be required to submit an application for certificate of identity under
these rules
Provided further that in case of a minor child, such application shall be made by a parent or guardian of such minor
child and in the case of a child in need of care and protection, by the competent authority under the Juvenile Justice
(Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (2 of 2016).
4. Procedure for issue of certificate of identity:-(1) The District Magistrate shall, subject to the correctness of the
applicant’s particulars, get the application processed based on the affidavit submitted declaring the gender identity of
any person in Form- 2, without any medical or physical examination, and thereafter issue an identification number to
the applicant, which may be quoted as proof of application.
(2) For the purpose of determination of the place of residence, the applicant shall have to reside in the area under the
jurisdiction of District Magistrate as on the date of application and an affidavit to this effect shall be submitted in
Form-2.
(*If required, the District Magistrate may seek the expert opinion of the Clinical Psychologist/ Psychiatrist
keeping in mind the interest and welfare of applicant)
5.
Issue of certificate of identity for a transgender person under section 6.- (1) The District Magistrate shall
issue to the applicant, a certificate of identity in Form-3 following the procedure provided in rules 4 indicating the
gender of such person.
(2) The said certificate of identity shall be issued within thirty days of receipt of duly filled in application along with
the affidavit.
(3) The certificate of identity issued under sub-rule (1) shall be the basis to change the gender as well as the name
and the photograph, if so necessitated, of the transgender person in all such official documents as provided in
Annexure-1, in accordance with the gender specified in the said certificate of identity.
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(4) The District Magistrate shall, at the time of issuance of the certificate of identity under sub-rule (1), issue a
transgender identity card in Form – 5 to the applicant.
(5) The Revenue Department shall maintain a register for the issuance of certificate of identity card and the
transgender identity card.
(6) The authority that issued the official document, on an application made by an applicant under rule 3, shall
change the name or gender or photograph or any of this information of the applicant in the official documents within
fifteen days of making of such application.
(7)
Any official document wherein gender, name and the photograph of transgender are revised based on the said
certificate of identity, shall bear the same serial or reference number as in the original official document of such
transgender person who seeks change in the name or gender or both in the official documents:
Provided that all benefits that a transgender person was entitled to based on an identity card, if any, issued by a
State authority shall continue to be enjoyed by that transgender person based on the certificate of identity issued under
these rules.
6.
Procedure for issue of a certificate of identity for change of gender. -
(1) If a transgender person undergoes medical intervention towards a gender affirming procedure, either as a male
or female, such person may apply in the Form – 1, along with a certificate issued to that effect by the Medical
Superintendent or Chief Medical Officer of the medical institution in which that person has undergone the said
medical intervention, to the District Magistrate for the issue of a revised certificate of identity.
(2) The District Magistrate shall, on receipt of an application referred to in sub-rule (1) shall verify the
genuineness of the said medical certificate, which shall not include any physical examination.
(3) The applicant shall be a currently residing in the area under the jurisdiction of the District Magistrate as on
the date of application and an affidavit to this effect shall be submitted along with the application in Form-1 and
no additional evidence shall be called for.
7.
Issue of certificate of identity under section 7- (1) The District Magistrate shall issue a revised certificate of
identity in Form – 4 to the applicant seeking change in gender indicating the gender of such a person as male or
female, as the case may be.
(2) The District Magistrate shall issue the revised certificate under sub-rule (1) within fifteen days of its receipt
of the application.
(3) The certificate of identity issued under sub-rule (1) shall entitle the applicant to record or change the gender,
as well as photograph and name, if so necessitated of transgender person in all such official documents provided
in Annexure – 1, in accordance with the gender specified in the said certificate of identity as male or female, as
the case may be.
(4) The District Magistrate while issuing the certificate of identity for change of gender shall simultaneously
issue an identity card in Form – 6 to the applicant.
(5) The authority that issued the official document, on an application made by an applicant under sub-rule (3),
shall change the name or gender or photograph or any of this information of the applicant in the official
documents within fifteen days of making of such application.
(6) Any official document wherein gender, name or photograph of transgender person is revised based on the
said certificate of identity shall bear the same serial or reference number as in the original official document of
such transgender person who seeks change in the name or gender or both in the official documents.
(7) Issue of the said certificate of Identity and Change in gender certificate shall be included in the Delhi (Right
of Citizen to Time Bound Delivery of Services) Act, 2011
8.
Communication of rejection of application- (1) In case of rejection of application made under rule 3, the
District Magistrate shall inform the applicant the reason or reasons for such rejection within thirty days from the
date of receipt of such application.
(2) The District Magistrate may review the decision of rejection of the application based on the reply submitted
by the applicant regarding the reason for rejection communicated in sub-rule (1) of rule 8 within sixty days from
the date of such rejection.
9.
Right to appeal-The applicant shall have a right to appeal, within ninety days from the date of intimation of the
rejection of the application, to the Divisional Commissioner, Revenue Department, Govt. of NCT of Delhi for a
final order.
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10. Welfare measures, education, social security and health of transgender persons by appropriate
Government-
(1) The appropriate Government shall constitute a welfare board for the transgender persons for the purpose of
protecting their rights and interests of and facilitating access to schemes and welfare measures framed by the
Government.
(2) The stakeholder departments shall review all existing educational, social security, health schemes, welfare
measures, vocational training and self-employment schemes to include transgender persons to protect their rights and
interests and facilitate their access to such schemes and welfare measures framed by that Government.
(3) The stakeholder departments shall formulate educational, social security, health schemes and welfare schemes
and programmes as specified in Annexure-II in a manner to be transgender sensitive, non- stigmatizing and non-
discriminatory to transgender persons.
(4) The stakeholder departments shall take adequate steps to prohibit discrimination in any Government or private
organisation, or private and public educational institution under their purview, and ensure equitable access to social
and public spaces, including burial grounds.
(5) The stakeholder departments shall create institutional and infrastructure facilities, including but not limited to,
rehabilitation center referred to in sub-section (3) of section 12 of the Act, at-least 1 government hospital shall be
equipped to offer safe and free gender affirming surgery, counseling and hormone replacement therapy to the
transgender community, including all Male to Female (MTF) and Female to Male (FTM), separate human
immunodeficiency virus sero-surveillance centers, separate wards in hospitals and washrooms in the establishment,
within two years from the date of coming into force of these rules to protect the rights of transgender persons.
(6) The stakeholder departments shall carry out an awareness campaign to educate, communicate and train
transgender persons to avail themselves of the benefits of welfare schemes, educate and train transgender persons on
their rights; eradicate stigma and discrimination against transgender persons and mitigate its effects.
(7) The stakeholder departments shall also provide for sensitization of institutions and establishments under their
purview, including: -
(a) sensitization of teachers and faculty in schools and colleges, changes in the educational curriculum to foster
respect for equality and gender diversity;
(b) sensitization of healthcare professionals;
(c) sensitization programmes in workplaces;
(d) sensitization programmes for complaints officers.
(8) All educational institutions shall have a committee which shall be accessible for transgender persons in case of
any harassment or discrimination, with powers to ensure that transgender students do not have to be affected by the
presence of the persons bullying them, including teachers.
(9) The stakeholder departments shall create institutional and infrastructure facilities, including but not limited to,
temporary shelters, short-stay homes and accommodation, choice of male, female or separate wards in hospitals
and washrooms in the establishment within two years from the date of coming into force of these rules to protect the
rights of transgender persons.
11. Provisions for non-discrimination. - (1) The Govt. of NCT of Delhi shall take adequate steps to prohibit
discrimination in any Government or private organisation or establishment including in the areas of education,
employment, healthcare, public transportation, participation in public life, sports, leisure and recreation and
opportunity to hold public or private office.
(2) The Govt. of NCT of Delhi shall within two years from the date of coming into force of these rules,
formulate a comprehensive policy on the measures and procedures necessary to protect transgender persons in
accordance with the provisions of the Act.
(3)
The policy formulated under sub-section (2) shall include preventative administrative and police measures to
protect vulnerable transgender communities.
(4)
The appropriate Government shall be responsible for the supervision of timely prosecution of individuals
charged under section 18 of the Act, or under any other Law for similar offences committed against the transgender
persons.
(5)
Govt. of NCT of Delhi shall set up a Transgender Protection Cell under the charge of the District Magistrate in
each District and under Commissioner of Police in the State to monitor cases of offences against transgender persons
and to ensure timely registration, investigation and prosecution of such offences.
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12. Equal opportunities in employment. - (1) Every establishment shall implement all measures for providing a
safe working environment and to ensure that no transgender person is discriminated in any matter relating to
employment including, but not limited to, infrastructure adjustments, recruitment, employment benefits, promotion
and other related issues.
(2) Every establishment shall publish an equal opportunity policy for transgender persons.
(3) The establishment shall display the equal opportunity policy, including the details of the complaints officer,
preferably on their website, failing which, at conspicuous places in their premises.
(4) The equal opportunity policy of an establishment shall, inter alias, contain details of-
(a) infrastructural facilities (such as unisex toilets), measures put in for safety and security (transportation and
guards) and amenities (such as hygiene products) to be provided to the transgender persons so as to enable
them to effectively discharge their duties in the establishment.
(b) applicability of all rules and regulations of the company regarding service conditions of employees;
(c) confidentiality of the gender identity of the employees;
(d) complaint of the officers.
13. Grievance redressal. -The Govt. of NCT of Delhi shall ensure that every establishment designate a complaint
officer in accordance with section 11 within thirty days from the date of coming into force notification of these rules.
(2)
The complaint officer shall enquire into the complaints received within fifteen days from the date of receipt
of such complaints.
(3)
The head of the establishment shall take action on the enquiry report submitted by the complaints officer
within fifteen days from the date of submission of the report.
(4)
The head of the establishment shall take action forthwith in all cases where action has not been taken in
accordance with the above time limits.
(5)
The Govt. of NCT of Delhi shall also set up within one year a grievance redressal mechanism, operating
through a helpline and outreach centers, for ensuring proper implementation of the provisions of Chapter V of the Act
with special reference to sub- sections (1) and (2) of section12.
(6)
The grievance redressal system shall ensure resolution of grievances within thirty days from the date of
bringing of such grievance to the helpline, and imposing of penalties as laid down in section18.
(7)
The appropriate Government shall put in place a monitoring system for tracking the number of complaints filed,
enquired and action taken of all the establishments in their jurisdiction.
14.
Transgender Welfare Board – (1) The Transgender Welfare Empowerment Board, NCT of Delhi is to be
constituted by the Government of Delhi and will exercise the powers conferred on, and to perform the functions
assigned to it under the rules.
(2) The Transgender Welfare Board shall consist of:
(a) the Minister in-charge of the Department of Social Welfare, GNCTD, Chairperson, Ex-Officio;
(b) the Secretary, Department of Social Welfare, GNCTD, Vice- Chairperson, Ex-Officio;
(c) the Director, Department of Social Welfare, GNCTD, Member-Secretary, Ex-Officio;
(d) One representative each from the Home Department, Finance Department, Planning Department, Department of
Law, Labour Department, Health Department, Department of Higher Education, Department of Education, Revenue
Department, Women and Child Development Department, Transport Department, Department of SC/ST OBC and
Delhi State AIDS control society not below the rank of Dy. Secretaries in Govt. of NCT of Delhi, Members, Ex-
Officio;
(e) District Social Welfare Officer (All Districts), Ex-Officio;
(f) three non-governmental organizations or associations, working for the welfare of transgender persons, Members;
(g) three representatives from transgender community working for the welfare of transgender persons, Members;
(3) The meeting of the board is to be convened on half yearly basis. The term of the nominated members shall not be
exceeding three years from the date of its constitution.
(4) Department of Social Welfare shall provide Secretarial assistance to the Transgender Welfare Board to conduct
its meetings and facilitate in the discharge of the functions of the Transgender Welfare Board.
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15. Functions of Transgender Welfare Board: The Transgender Board will perform the following functions
namely: —
(a) to advise the Govt. of NCT of Delhi on the formulation of policies, programmes, legislation and projects with
respect to transgender persons;
(b) to monitor and evaluate the impact of policies and programmes designed for achieving equality and full
participation of transgender persons;
(c) to review and coordinate the activities of all the departments of Government and other Governmental and non-
Governmental Organizations which are dealing with matters relating to transgender persons;
(d) to redress the grievances of transgender persons; and
(e) to perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Govt. of NCT of Delhi.
16. Allowances for the Members of the Transgender Welfare Board. - The non-official Members of the
Transgender Welfare Board shall be paid an allowance of rupees two thousand per day for each day of the actual
meetings of the said Board.
By Order and in the Name of
the Lt. Governor, Delhi,
Dr. Dilraj Kaur, IAS, Principal Secy.
Form – 1
[See rules 2(d), 3(1) and 6(1)]
Application form for issue of transgender certificate of identity under Delhi Transgender Persons (Protection
of Rights) Rules, 2023 read with Section 6* / 7* of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019
* Strike out whichever is not applicable
| State Emblem State Government of (name of the State) Office of the District Magistrate | | |
|---|---|---|
| Application form for issue of a transgender certificate of identity under Rule Delhi Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Rules, 2023 (read with Section 6* / 7* of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 * Strike out whichever is not applicable) | | |
| 1 | Name | |
| (i) | Given name (in capital letters) | |
| (ii) | Changed/Chosen name (in capital letters) | |
| (iii) | Out of (i) and (ii), name to be printed in the certificate of identity and in the identity card | |
| 2 | Gender | |
| (i) | Assigned at birth | |
| (ii) | Requested in the application | |
| 3 | Date of birth | dd/mm/yyyy |
| 4 | Educational qualification | |
| 5 | Present address | |
| 6 | Permanent address | |
| 7 | If there is a source of income, the annual income: | |
| (i) | Under Rs 1,00,000 | YES / NO |
| (ii) | Between Rs 1,00,001 and 3,00,000 | YES / NO |
| (iii) | Above Rs 3,00,000 | Please specify the amount: |
| 8 | Do you have any of the following documents? If so, please submit self- attested photocopies of the certificates stated below. | |
| (i) | Date of birth certificate | YES / NO |
| (ii) | Aadhar card | YES / NO |
| (iii) | PAN card | YES / NO |
| (iv) | Election Voter Identity Card | YES / NO |
| (v) | Ration card | YES / NO |
| (vii) | Passport | YES / NO |
| (viii) | Bank passbook | YES / NO |
| (ix) | MNREGA Card | YES / NO |
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| (x) | Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC/Others) | YES / NO |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Medical history (for those applying under section 7 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 | |
| (i) | Have you undergone any medical intervention in the context of transgender transition? | YES / NO |
| (ii) | Please give details | |
| (iii) | Name and complete address of the Hospital or medical institute | |
| (iv) | Name of the issuing authority along with the date | |
| (v) | Any other medical status you would like to share | |
| (vi) | Have you been issued any certificate of identity under Section 6 and Section 7 under the Act, or any other ID Card issued by the State Authority before the commencement of these Rules? If so, enclosed the same. | |
| 10 | Any other information you would like to give | |
| 11 | Have you attached affidavit prescribed in Form –2 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 under Rule--Transgender Persons Protection of Rights) Rules, 2020 | |
| 12 | Have you attached the passport size photographs? | Yes/No |
Enclosed:
documents as mentioned in the application
Declaration
1. I declare that the particulars furnished by me are true and correct.
2. Information provided in this application will be treated as confidential and shall not be shared with any person or
organisation save the Central and / or State security agencies, any other agency as provided by Law; and for
statistical and policy framing purposes.
| Place: Date: | Signature or left hand thumb impression of the applicant given name of the applicant |
|---|---|
Form – 2
[See rules 2(b) and 4(1)]
Format of affidavit to be submitted by a person applying for certificate of identity for transgender persons
under Rule 4 of the Delhi Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Rules, 2023 read with Section 6 of the
Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act,2019
(Affidavit should be on Non-judicial stamp paper of Rs.10/-) Competent Notary Civil, District (Name of the District),
(Name of the State)
I, (Name), son/daughter/ward/spouse of (name of the parent/guardian/husband), aged
(in completed years), residing at (address), (Tehsil), (District), (State) (Pin code) do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as
under:
1. I am currently residing in the above address.
2. I perceive myself as a transgender person whose gender does not match with the gender assigned at birth.
3. I declare myself as transgender.
4. I am executing this affidavit to be submitted to the District Magistrate for issue of certificate of identity as
transgender person under Section 6 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 under Delhi
Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Rules, 2023.
. * strike out whichever is not applicable.
Deponent
(Signature of the Applicant)
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Verification
I, (Name), hereby state that whatever is stated here in above serial Nos. 1 to 4 are true to the best of my knowledge.
Deponent
(Signature of the Applicant)
Tehsil Date
Identified by me
Before Me
Advocate
Notary
Public
Form – 3
[See rules 2(e) and 5(1)]
Form of certificate of identity to be issued by District Magistrate under Rule 5 Delhi Transgender Persons
(Protection of Rights) Rules, 2023 read with section 6 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act,
Photograph of the
certificate holder
District
Magistrate to attest
the photograph
1.
On the basis of the application dated dd/mm/yyyy to the undersigned it is certified that Shri / Smt./ Km/ Ms.
(name) son / daughter / ward of Shri/ Smt. (name of the parent or Guardian) of (complete residential address of
the applicant) is a transgender person.
2.
His / her birth name is .
3.
This certificate is issued in terms of the provisions contained under Rule 5 Delhi Transgender Persons (Protection
of Rights) Rules, 2023 read with section 6 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019.
4.
It is also certified that Shri/Smt./Km/Ms. is ordinarily a resident at the address given
above?
5.
This certificate entitles the holder to change name and gender in all official documents of the holder.
Date
Signature of the District Magistrate
Place Seal
Form – 4
[See rules 2(e) and 7(1)]
Form of certificate of identity for change of gender to be issued by District Magistrate under Rule 6 of the
Delhi Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Rules, 2023 read with section 7 of the Transgender Persons
(Protection of Rights) Act, 2019
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Photograph of
the certificate
holder District
Magistrate
to
attest
the
photograph
1.
On the basis of the application submitted to the undersigned along with a medical certificate from the Medical
Superintendent or Chief Medical Officer (name of the Hospital and complete address), it is to certify that Shri /
Smt./ Km. / Ms. (name) son/ daughter / ward of Shri/ Smt. (name of the parent or Guardian) of (complete
residential address of the applicant) has undergone medical intervention to change gender.
2.
His/ Her birth name is
.
3.
This certificate is issued in terms of the provisions contained under Rule 6 of the Delhi Transgender Persons
(Protection of Rights) Rules, 2023 read with section 7 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act,
2019.
4.
It is also certified that Shri / Smt./ Km./ Ms. is ordinarily a resident at the address given above.
5.
This certificate entitles the holder to change name and gender in all official documents of the holder.
6.
Such change in name and gender and the issue of this certificate shall not adversely affect the rights and
entitlements of the holder of this certificate.
Date
Signature of the District Magistrate:
Place Seal
Form – 5
[See rules 2(g) and 5(4)] Form of Identity Card Front side of identity card
State Emblem
State Government of (name of the State)
Office of the District Magistrate
Transgender Identity Card
Identity card number
Photograph
of the
Card
holder
Name
Mother’s name@
Father’s or Guardian’s name @
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Gender Transgender
Age as on the date of application for issue of
years Identity card
Reference number of certificate of authority on the basis of which this card is issued
Back side of the identity card
Present address
Card issue date
Signature of the issuing authority Designation
Seal of the issuing authority
Issued under Section 6*/ 7* of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act,
2019 and under Rule
of Delhi Transgender Persons
(Protection of Rights) Rules, 2023
* Strike out whichever is not applicable
@ only in case the applicant is a minor child
Form – 6
[See rules 2(g) and 7(4)] Form of Identity Card Front side of identity card
State Emblem
State Government of (name of the State)
Office of the District Magistrate
Identity Card
Identity card number
Photograph
of
the
Car
d holder
Name
Mother’s name@
Father’s / Guardian’s name@
Gender
Male /Female
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Age as on the date of application for issue of
years identity card
Reference number of certificate of
authority on the basis of which this card is issued
Back side of the identity card
Present address:
Permanent address:
Card issue date:
Signature of the issuing authority
Designation
Seal of the issuing authority
@ only in case of a minor child
Illustrative list of official documents referred to in
| S. No. | Name of the Official Document |
|---|---|
| 1. | Birth certificate |
| 2. | Caste/ Tribe certificate |
| 3. | Any education certificate issued by a school, board, college, university or any such academic institution |
| 4. | Election Photo Identity Card |
| 5. | Aadhar Card |
| 6. | Permanent Account Number (PAN) |
| 7. | Driving License |
| 8. | BPL ration card |
| 9. | Post Office bank/ Bank Pass book with photo |
| 10. | Pass port |
| 11. | Kisan Pass book |
| 12. | Marriage certificate |
| 13. | Electricity / water/ gas connection paper |
| 14. | property papers, |
| 15. | vehicle registration |
| 16. | service book, employment papers |
| 17. | identity card related to bar, |
| 18. | policy papers |
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and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.
Date: 2025.07.15 14:44:51 +05'30'
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