Change Head of the Family (HOF) in Delhi Ration Card

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.

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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 – Delhi

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.

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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.

Add/Delete/Change Names, Address in Delhi Ration Card

Delhi Government provides all ration card related facilities/activities online. You can apply for Delhi Ration Card online; can check the status online easily. Delhi Government has provided the provision of modifying your ration card details online as well. Modification includes addition/deletion/change of name and address in the existing ration card. We will see step by step details about how to do the same here.

How to Add/Delete Names in the Ration Card

We need to add new names to ration card in case of new born baby (you will need to get birth certificate in this case) and after marriage (usually the name of the wife).
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We need to delete names from ration cards in case of death (death certificate required) and in case of marriage where the name of the bride needs to be removed from the current ration card.

You can make any of the above changes using this guide:

• Download the application form: EnglishHindi

• Fill in all the details asked in application form

• Submit the duly filled application form along with proofs/certificates like Voter ID Card, Aadhar Card (identity verification basically) and some residence proof• In case you are applying for changing the ration card address then you need to submit deletion/surrender certificate of previous location also (this certificate need to be issued by the competent authority)

• Once you have filled the application form correctly and have attached all other required documents, you can submit it to ration card authorities to get the receipt/acknowledgment number (you can use this number to track live status of your amended rashan card)

In case you have applied for addition of name in the ration card then it can be done on the same day (very probably) but for all other cases it may take up to a complete week for making the changes and issuing amended ration card.

Documents required for making changes in Ration Card Delhi

You need below certificates/proof for amending details in existing ration card in Delhi area:
• Birth/Death/Marriage certificate for adding/deleting names

• Copy of Aadhar Card Number or EID No. or NPR Number of the person whose name need to be added/deleted or modified

• In case of address change, you need to submit proof of new residence address. It can be a rent slip, water/electricity bill or Aadhar Card issued for new address (or any other equivalent supporting document). Food & Supply Inspector will verify your new address so please be careful while mentioning the new address. They will verify every single detail so kindly cross check all the details before submitting the application form.

Please note that only the head of the family or newly announced head of family (if you want to change HOF details in ration card) can only apply for changes in the existing ration card.