Head of the Family holds most of the powers/rights in a ration card. It is who can apply for all the amendments/changes, issuing duplicate ration cards etc. Delhi Government provides the provision of changing head of the family in entire state (in fact all state government has the provision to change the HOF name/details). Here we will have a detailed look on how to change head of family in Delhi Ration Card.

It is an easy process that will require you to submit an application form/request to the nearest ration card authority. Before the main process, let we have a quick look on other required things.

When to change Head of Family details in Ration Card

Below are the scenarios when you can change the HoF details in your rashan card:

• In case of death or other mis-happening: You are required to change head details in case of death or any other related mis-happening with the head of the family.

• Present HOF is transferred to other location and is going to apply for separate Ration Card: it is mostly applicable for Government employees who keep getting transfers on regular basis. Consider a scenario where present HOF has been transferred to some other location but his family continuous to stay at the current address only (because of any reason). Now if that person wants to issue a new separate ration card against his name then he will have to remove his name from the existing card.

• Marriage: It can be changed in case present head is moving away and need to enroll his/her name n new ration card.• New head if going to be adult: This is applicable if you were waiting for the actual head of the family to grow to 18 i.e. to become adult.

• Other Reasons: There might be several other reasons for changing head details. These can vary from family to family.

How to change Head of the Family in Delhi Ration Card

Follow below guide:
1. Download the official name amendment form from here. Here you will find the option to change details. Required details mentioned on 2nd option of the last page.

2. Select the reason for changing the HOF details.

3. Fill in complete form with correct details and attach all the required documents as mentioned in the form.

4. Cross verify all the details and submit this for to Food and Supply office. They will go through their verification process. Once verified you will get newly amended ration card within a week or two.

Please note that this form can be initiated by present head of family or newly stated HOF only. Do let us know if anything else required about changing head details in the ration card.

Duplicate Ration Card in Delhi can be issued in case of loss of original ration card or some damages with the same. Here we will check complete tutorial about how you can get duplicate rashan card in Delhi including the application form, process flow, documents required, fee details and delivery time. If you have any concerns regarding any query with ration card in Delhi then you can directly contact official number 1967 or can use Whatsapp number +918800950480 for getting in touch with the officials.

How to get duplicate ration card in Delhi

Delhi Government has shared the duplicate ration card form that you need to fill in for getting the temporary ration card issued to your address.

Below are the scenarios when you are expected to apply for duplicate rasan card in the India Capital:

• You have lost original ration card.

• Your ration card is in a condition where the officials are unable to read/find your printed details on it.

• Your ration card is damaged somehow and it is in several pieces now.

You can apply and get duplicate ration card using below guide:

• Download the application form from here

• Check for the 6th option and mention the reason why you want to apply for duplication ration card. You will have to select between two options, damaged and lost.

• Fill in all the details and submit your application form in the concerned Food and Supply office.

Documents required for duplicate ration card in Delhi

In case you have lost your ration card then you will have to submit an affidavit stating the entire scenario completely. You can get the latest updates about required documents from your nearby ration card issuing authority. Although an affidavit should do the work but please check once.

In case of damaged ration card, you will have to submit that damaged card along with new application form.

Application fee and time required for issuing duplicate ration card in Delhi

You will have to pay minimal processing fee ranging from Rs. 5 – 45 for getting the new duplicate ration card. Application fee changes from time to time and depends on the ration card type also. It will be minimum (or no fee even) for Antyodaya Ration Cards and will be max for Above Poverty Line (APL) ration cards.

Once you submit the application, officials will review it and will verify the details if needed. As duplicate ration card is issued in emergency cases so it does not take much time for getting the card issued. But still please keep around 1 week buffer time for getting and duplicate ration card issued and delivered to your nearest FPS or specified house address.