Frequently Asked Questions
serviceonline.gov.in - the National Government Service Portal. Lakshadweep uses this central NIC ServicePlus platform rather than a state-specific eDistrict portal. The Income Certificate Individual service ID is 12960011.
No. Applicants need not register to apply for the income certificate service - this is stated on the services.india.gov.in page for Lakshadweep income certificate. Proceed directly to application on serviceonline.gov.in.
Income Certificate (Individual) certifies one person's income and is used for personal scholarship, job application, or scheme eligibility. Income Certificate (Family) certifies the total household income and is used for family welfare schemes, ration card category, or schemes requiring total family income declaration.
The Additional District Magistrate (ADM) heads the Revenue Department headquartered at Revenue Bhavan, Kavaratti 682 555. On each island, a Deputy Collector or BDO (Block Development Officer) handles Revenue Sub-Division services including income certificates.
Each inhabited island has a Revenue Sub-Division with a Deputy Collector or BDO. Visit the BDO office on your island for offline applications, or apply online at serviceonline.gov.in which covers all 9 inhabited islands of Lakshadweep.
The Resident ID Card is a specific identity document issued to permanent residents of Lakshadweep by the Revenue Department through serviceonline.gov.in. It is available alongside income certificates and other revenue services on the same portal.
Phone: 04896-262384 and 04896-263440. Email: [email protected] and [email protected]. Address: Collectorate, Revenue Bhavan, Kavaratti 682 555, Lakshadweep, India.
The Entry Permit is a mandatory permit for non-residents (those not from Lakshadweep) to visit or work in the islands. It is applied at epermit.utl.gov.in. Income certificate is not required for the Entry Permit but may be needed for specific employment or residence purposes in Lakshadweep.
Yes. Income certificate from the ADM or BDO through serviceonline.gov.in is accepted for EWS reservation in central government jobs and IIT/NIT admissions. Family income must be below Rs. 8 lakh per annum from all sources.
Possession Certificate, Land Evaluation Certificate, Solvency Certificate, and Heirship Certificate are still issued manually - they cannot be applied for online. Visit the Collectorate at Kavaratti or the BDO office on your island for these.
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