• Which district has the power to issue Sindhutva Certificate to me?

In the recruitment process, I, at the time of application, submitted a caste certificate issued from a taluk of District A where I temporarily resided. But I have been living in District B for the last 7 years and is also where I am originally from. I have also obtained a new caste certificate from District B. Who has the power to issue Sindhutva certificate to me? 

Note: District A insists that the candidate needs to submit Vasasthala Drudikarana patra and perform sthala mahazar of the candidate and hence cannot issue Sindhutva certificate to a resident of other district. A DC of one district cannot issue any certificate to a resident of other district.

If possible, please also quote circulars or orders relating the issue.
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4 Answers

You can get the fresh certificate issued from other district or validate the earlier certificate 

Prashant Nayak
Advocate, Mumbai
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You have permanent residence of district B hence certificate should be from district B 

Ajay Sethi
Advocate, Mumbai
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The sindhuthva certificate issued by the authority of district B will be considered to be a legally valid certificate. 

Because you remained and resided in that place for a period over 7 years 


The sindhuthva certificate issued by the authority of district B will be considered to be a legally valid certificate. 

Because you remained and resided in that place for a period over 7 years 


The sindhuthva certificate issued by the authority of district B will be considered to be a legally valid certificate. 

Because you remained and resided in that place for a period over 7 years 

T Kalaiselvan
Advocate, Vellore
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Dear client,

The issuance of caste certificates and other related certificates in India is governed by specific rules and regulations that vary from state to state. Generally, the authority responsible for issuing caste certificates is the Revenue Department or the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) in the concerned district. The jurisdiction typically lies with the district where an individual resides permanently. In your case, it seems you've resided in District B for the past 7 years and also obtained a new caste certificate from there. Usually, an individual's domicile or residency for a certain period in a specific district is a prerequisite for obtaining certificates from that district.

The requirement for a residency certificate or Vasasthala Drudikarana patra might be a criterion set by District A, where you initially applied for the caste certificate. This requirement might necessitate you to prove your residency in that district. As per your description, District A appears to have constraints issuing certificates to individuals who are residents of other districts. This aligns with the common practice where one district's authorities do not usually issue certificates to residents of another district. Each district has its own jurisdiction and authority in these matters. The rules regarding the issuance of caste certificates, residency certificates, and related documents can vary significantly across states and may have specific local government circulars or orders governing them. These can usually be found in the state government's official websites, Revenue Department notifications, or directives issued by the concerned administrative bodies.

Given these considerations, if you wish to obtain a caste certificate (Sindhutva certificate) from District A where you initially applied but face constraints due to residency requirements, it might be beneficial to consult with legal experts or authorities in District A for guidance on meeting their criteria, or to explore the possibility of applying for the certificate in District B, where you have been a resident for the past 7 years. You can reach out to us for further assistance

Anik Miu
Advocate, Bangalore
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