Revenue and Government

APPLICATION UNDER THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION…

To, The Public Information Officer Subject: Request for information under the RTI Act, 2005 I, , residing at , wish to seek the following information under the Right to Information Act, 2005: INFORMATION SOUGHT I am enclosing the prescribed application fee as applicable. Kindly provide the requested information within the statutory time limit. Date:

INCOME CERTIFICATE APPLICATION

The Tahsildar / Revenue Officer Date: Subject: Application for issue of an Income Certificate Sir/Madam, 1. I, , son/daughter/wife of , residing at , request the issue of an Income Certificate. 2. PARTICULARS OF INCOME Total annual family income : Rs. Number of family members : 3. PURPOSE 4. I declare that the particulars furnished above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, that no source of income of my family has been concealed, and that I am aware that furnishing false information would render me liable to action in accordance with law. 5. I undertake to produce any further document required and to appear before the authority as and when called. Yours faithfully, Contact: DOCUMENTS ENCLOSED 1. Identity and address proof 2. Ration card or family register extract 3. Salary certificate, or an affidavit of income where self-employed 4. Latest income-tax return, where filed 5. Land records, where agricultural income is declared 6. Self-declaration of income in the prescribed form IT IS FAMILY INCOME, NOT YOURS ALONE The commonest mistake is declaring only the applicant's…

DOMICILE CERTIFICATE APPLICATION

Subject: Application for issue of Domicile Certificate I, , residing at , have been a resident of this state for years. I request that a Domicile Certificate be issued in my name. PURPOSE This certificate is required for: I enclose the supporting documents evidencing my residency as required. I request that the certificate be issued at the earliest. Date:

CASTE CERTIFICATE APPLICATION

Subject: Application for issue of Caste Certificate I, , residing at , request that a Caste Certificate be issued in my name under the category of . PURPOSE This certificate is required for: . I enclose the supporting documents as required, including relevant family records. I request that the certificate be issued at the earliest, following the verification process applicable in this state. Date:

BIRTH CERTIFICATE CORRECTION APPLICATION

Subject: Application for correction of Birth Certificate, Registration No. I, , residing at , request correction of the following error in the birth certificate bearing Registration No. . ERROR CORRECT DETAILS I enclose supporting documents evidencing the correct details. I request that the correction be made and a corrected certificate issued at the earliest. Date:

DEATH CERTIFICATE APPLICATION

The Registrar of Births and Deaths Date: Subject: Application for issue of a Death Certificate Sir/Madam, 1. I, , residing at , am the of the late . 2. PARTICULARS OF THE DEATH Name of deceased : Date of death : Place of death : Cause of death : 3. I request that the death be registered, where it has not already been, and that certified copies of the Death Certificate be issued to me. 4. The certificate is required for: 5. I enclose the documents listed below and undertake to furnish any further particulars required. Yours faithfully, of the late DOCUMENTS ENCLOSED 1. Medical certificate of cause of death, or the hospital's death report 2. Cremation or burial receipt 3. Identity and address proof of the deceased 4. Identity and address proof of the applicant 5. Proof of relationship THE TWENTY-ONE DAY WINDOW, AND WHAT HAPPENS AFTER IT Under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 a death must be reported for registration WITHIN TWENTY-ONE DAYS. Within that window registration is straightforward and free of late fee. After it, the process escalates at each stage: Beyond 21…

SENIOR CITIZEN CERTIFICATE / ID CARD APPLI…

Subject: Application for Senior Citizen Certificate / ID Card I, , residing at , request that a Senior Citizen Certificate / ID Card be issued in my name. I enclose as proof of age, along with other supporting documents as required. I request that the certificate be issued at the earliest. Date:

TRADE LICENSE APPLICATION

The Commissioner / Health Officer Date: Subject: Application for grant of a trade licence Sir/Madam, 1. I, , apply for a trade licence in respect of the business described below. 2. PARTICULARS Trade name : Address of premises : Nature of trade : Area of premises : sq ft Date of commencement: Contact : 3. I state that the premises are suitable for the trade proposed, that the activity will be carried on in accordance with the municipal bye-laws and all applicable law, and that I will maintain the premises in a clean and sanitary condition. 4. I undertake to display the licence at a conspicuous place in the premises, to permit inspection by the authorised officers of the corporation, and to notify any change in the particulars furnished above. 5. I enclose the prescribed fee and the documents listed below. Yours faithfully, For DOCUMENTS ENCLOSED 1. Proof of the premises — ownership document or rent agreement with the owner's no-objection 2. Latest property tax paid receipt for the premises 3. Identity and address proof of the applicant 4. Layout plan of the premises 5. Shops and…

SHOP AND ESTABLISHMENT REGISTRATION APPLIC…

The Inspector / Registering Authority Date: Subject: Application for registration under the Shops and Establishments legislation Sir/Madam, 1. I apply for registration of the establishment described below. 2. PARTICULARS OF THE ESTABLISHMENT Name of establishment : Address : Nature of business : Date of commencement : Number of employees : 3. PARTICULARS OF THE EMPLOYER Name : Address : Contact : 4. I undertake to comply with the provisions of the applicable Shops and Establishments legislation and the rules made under it, including those relating to hours of work, intervals for rest, weekly holidays, leave, employment of young persons, wages, and the maintenance of registers and records. 5. I undertake to display the registration certificate at a conspicuous place in the establishment, and to notify the authority of any change in the particulars furnished above within the prescribed period. 6. I enclose the prescribed fee and the documents listed below. Yours faithfully, For DOCUMENTS ENCLOSED 1. Identity and address proof of the employer 2. Proof of the establishment's address —…

PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT APPLICATION

The Commissioner / Revenue Officer Date: Subject: Application for property tax assessment — Sir/Madam, 1. I, , residing at , am the owner of the property described below and apply for assessment of property tax in respect of it. 2. PARTICULARS OF THE PROPERTY 3. NATURE OF THIS APPLICATION 4. REASON 5. I declare that the particulars furnished above — including the built-up area, the nature of use, and the year of completion — are true and correct, and that I am aware that a false declaration attracts penalty under the applicable municipal legislation. 6. I request that the property be assessed accordingly, that a demand notice be issued, and that a property tax identification number be allotted where one has not already been. 7. I undertake to produce the property documents and to permit inspection of the premises if required. Yours faithfully, Contact: DOCUMENTS ENCLOSED 1. Registered sale deed or title document 2. Khata certificate / mutation extract, where applicable 3. Approved building plan and occupancy certificate 4. Previous property tax receipts, where the property was…

RATION CARD CORRECTION APPLICATION

Subject: Application for Correction of Ration Card No. I, , request the following correction to my ration card: I enclose the required supporting documents and request that this be processed at the earliest. Date:

WATER CONNECTION APPLICATION

Subject: Application for New Water Connection I, , request a new water connection for the property at . I enclose the required documents and fees as prescribed, and request that the connection be provided at the earliest. Date:

ELECTRICITY CONNECTION TRANSFER APPLICATIO…

Subject: Application for Transfer of Electricity Connection, Consumer No. I, , request transfer of the electricity connection at , Consumer No. , currently registered in the name of , into my name. I enclose the required documents and fees as prescribed. Date:

VOTER ID CORRECTION APPLICATION

Subject: Application for Correction of Voter ID Card, EPIC No. I, , request the following correction to my Voter ID card bearing EPIC No. : I enclose the required supporting documents and request that this be processed at the earliest. Date:

PASSPORT RENEWAL APPLICATION COVER LETTER

Subject: Passport Renewal Application, Existing Passport No. I, , holder of Passport No. , expiring on , submit this application for renewal along with the required documents and fee. I request that the renewed passport be processed and issued at the earliest. Date:

APPLICATION FOR CORRECTION OF PAN CARD DET…

To, The Income Tax PAN Services Unit Subject: Request for correction in PAN card details — PAN I, , holder of PAN , request the following correction(s) to be made in my PAN card records: I am enclosing the requisite supporting documents and prescribed fee for processing this correction request. Date:

COVER LETTER — APPLICATION FOR GST REGISTR…

To, The Jurisdictional GST Officer Subject: Application for GST registration for I, , authorized signatory of , engaged in at , submit herewith an application for registration under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, along with the requisite supporting documents. I request that the registration be processed at the earliest and the GST Identification Number be issued accordingly. Date:

BEFORE THE FIRST APPELLATE AUTHORITY

FIRST APPEAL UNDER SECTION 19(1) OF THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT, 2005 1. PARTICULARS OF THE APPELLANT Name : Address : 2. PARTICULARS OF THE ORIGINAL APPLICATION RTI application dated : Reference number : Addressed to : , Public Information Officer 3. INFORMATION SOUGHT 4. GROUNDS OF APPEAL 5. FURTHER GROUNDS 5.1 That under Section 7(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, the Public Information Officer is required to dispose of a request as expeditiously as possible, and in any case WITHIN THIRTY DAYS of its receipt. 5.2 That where information is refused, the Public Information Officer is obliged under Section 7(8) to communicate the reasons for the refusal, the period within which an appeal may be preferred, and the particulars of the appellate authority. The reply received does not meet these requirements. 5.3 That under Section 7(2), where the Public Information Officer fails to give a decision within the period specified, the request is DEEMED TO HAVE BEEN REFUSED. 5.4 That the information sought is not exempt from disclosure under Section 8 or Section 9 of the Act, and no…

AADHAAR CORRECTION APPLICATION

The Enrolment Officer / Aadhaar Seva Kendra In-charge Date: Subject: Request for correction of demographic details in Aadhaar records Sir/Madam, 1. PARTICULARS Name as recorded : Aadhaar number (last 4) : XXXX XXXX Registered mobile : Address as recorded : 2. I request the following correction(s) to be made in my Aadhaar record: 3. The particulars presently recorded are incorrect, and the corrections requested reflect my true and correct details. I enclose documentary proof in support. 4. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ENCLOSED 5. I request that the corrections be carried out and that an updated e-Aadhaar be made available for download, and that an acknowledgment slip bearing the Update Request Number be issued to me. 6. I declare that the information furnished by me is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, that the documents produced are genuine, and that I am aware that furnishing false information or a forged document in connection with Aadhaar is an offence under the Aadhaar Act, 2016. Yours faithfully, Contact: FOR OFFICE USE Update Request Number (URN): Date: Operator ID:…

LAND RECORDS MUTATION APPLICATION

The Tahsildar / Revenue Officer Date: Subject: Application for mutation of land records in respect of Sir/Madam, 1. I, , residing at , submit this application for mutation of the revenue records in respect of the property described below. 2. PARTICULARS OF THE PROPERTY 3. PARTICULARS OF THE TRANSFER Previously recorded in the name of : Basis of the transfer : Date of transfer / death : 4. I state that the property has devolved upon me by the transaction or succession described above, and that I am now entitled to have the revenue records reflect my name as the recorded holder. 5. I request that the necessary entries be made in the record of rights, and that a copy of the mutated record be issued to me. 6. I undertake to produce any further documents required, to appear before the authority as and when called, and to pay the prescribed fee. 7. I declare that the facts stated above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, that no dispute or litigation is pending in respect of the property, and that I am aware that a false statement would render me liable to action in…

GST REGISTRATION CANCELLATION APPLICATION

The Goods and Services Tax Department Date: Subject: Application for cancellation of GST registration — GSTIN Sir/Madam, 1. PARTICULARS OF THE TAXPAYER Legal name : Trade name : GSTIN : Principal place of business : 2. REQUEST I/We hereby apply for cancellation of the above GST registration with effect from , under Section 29 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017. 3. REASON FOR CANCELLATION 4. STOCK HELD ON THE DATE OF CESSATION I/We undertake to pay the amount equivalent to the input tax credit availed on inputs held in stock, inputs contained in semi-finished or finished goods held in stock, and capital goods held on the said date, as required under Section 29(5) of the Act, by way of debit in the electronic credit or cash ledger. 5. RETURNS All returns due up to the period have been filed. I/We undertake to file the FINAL RETURN within three months of the date of cancellation or of the order of cancellation, whichever is later, as required under Section 45 of the Act. 6. LIABILITIES I/We confirm that all tax, interest, penalty and other amounts due under the Act have…

MUNICIPAL GRIEVANCE APPLICATION

The Commissioner / Chief Officer Date: Subject: Grievance regarding civic services in Ward Sir/Madam, 1. APPLICANT'S DETAILS Name : Address : Ward : Contact : 2. NATURE OF THE GRIEVANCE 3. IMPACT ON RESIDENTS 4. PREVIOUS COMPLAINTS Despite the above, no effective action has been taken, and the problem persists. 5. ACTION REQUESTED I request that the concerned department be directed to inspect the location and to take remedial action within a reasonable time, and that I be informed in writing of the action taken. 6. I further request that: (a) this complaint be registered and a complaint number be furnished to me; (b) a timeline for redressal be communicated; and (c) the officer responsible for the ward be directed to inspect the site. 7. The provision of basic civic services is a statutory obligation of the municipal body under the applicable State municipal legislation, and residents of the ward pay property tax and other levies in consideration of those services. 8. I shall be glad to provide any further information, and am willing to accompany the concerned officer for a site…