FROM NOW, RURAL AREA CERTIFICATES TO BE ISSUED BY BLOCK DEVELOPMENT & PANCHAYAT OFFICERS

CERTIFICATES WOULD BE ISSUED WITHIN 15 DAYS TIME: DEPUTY COMMISSIONER

Ludhiana, February 4, 2019: As per the new directions issued by the Rural Development & Panchayat Department of Punjab government, the Rural Area certificates would now be issued by the Block Development & Panchayat Officers (BDPOs) instead of concerned SDM/Tehsildar. As per the official communique received in this regard, the BDPOs have been nominated as Designated Officers, while District Development & Panchayat Officer (DDPO) would be the first appellate authority and Deputy Commissioner second appellate authority.
While providing information, Deputy Commissioner Mr Pradeep Kumar Agrawal informed that the applicants would now get their application and performa attested from the Sarpanch and Panchayat Secretary. The applicants would also have to attach other necessary documents such as a self declaration form, two passport size photographs, Rs 60 as fee, copy of Aadhaar card, residence proof of last five years (either voter card/driving license/passport/electricity bill/water bill/telephone bill). If the applicant is a minor, then the application form requires signatures of his parents or of legal guardian.
Mr Agrawal informed that as per the directions of the Punjab government, it would be compulsory for the DDPO to issue the Rural Area certificate within 15 working days from the date of applying.