Ration cards are authorized documents issued by the Government authority for obtaining benefits under PDS. Before implementation of NFSA '13 in the state there were three types of Ration Cards, termed as Family Identity Cards (FIC) in Assam. These three types of ration cards were meant for
I) APL ( Above Poverty Line)
II) BPL ( Below Poverty Line)
III) AAY(Antodaya Anna Yojana) beneficiaries under PDS/TPDS.
Besides, there was another type of Ration Card issued by the State Government which was called MMASY ( Mukhya Mantrir Anna Suraksha Yojana) card.
With the implementation of NFSA'13 in the State there are only two types of ration cards under NFSA'13:
1) AAY Card under NFSA'13
2) Priority Household Card under NFSA'13
Types of Ration Card
| Types of Cards | Colour | Income of Family Per Annum | Amount of Rice Issued Per Month(in Kg.) | Rate Per Kg(in Rs per Kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAY | Multicolored Cover pages | Below Rs 1 Lakh /- | 35 kg/Card | 3.00 |
| PRIORITY HOUSEHOLD | Multicolored Cover pages | Below Rs 1 Lakh | 5 kg / member of the family | 3.00 |
1.The person having no ration card: The eldest woman of a family who is a bonafide citizen of this country with annual family income of less than Rs 1,00,00.00 ( Rupees One lakh ) may apply for getting a new Ration Card under NFSA'13 provided the person fulfils all the criteria to be eligible as a beneficiary under NFSa'13. In absence of any adult female member, the eldest male person may apply for the same.In this case, the individual must produce a certificate from the Village Head/Gaon Panchayat President/Ward Commissioner/ Inspector, FCS&CA / Concerned Authority in writing that the person having no ration card. Such a certificate will normally be granted after the person files an affidavit to this effect to the issuing authority. This document is to be attached along with the ration card application form.
2.Duplicate Ration Card: In case the ration card is lost or become defaced, mutilated, illegible or otherwise rendered unless for no fault of the holder of the ration card, the competent authority can issue duplicate ration card after charging the appropriate fee.
3.The person having ration card at the previous place: This is applicable in the case of Government officials or other persons who are transferred from one place to another. In this case, the Surrender Certificate is required from the concerning FCS&CA authority of the place from where the person was residing previously . This document is to be attached along with the ration card application form.
4. After Marriage entry to be made in the ration card: In this case also deletion certificate is required from the previous place of residence, issued by FCS&CA authority. This document is to be attached along with ration card application form and ration card.
5. In case of birth of child: For the addition to be made in the ration card , the birth certificate of the child is required along with ration card in which the addition has to be made along with the application neatly handwritten or typed on a plain paper addressed to the FCS&CA authority.
The application for obtaining a ration card should be made to the FCS & CA authority of the District/Sub-Division(C)
a. Detailed particulars of family members
b. Copies of birth certificates of minor members(Below 10 years in age)
c. Certified copy of relevant page of Voter List
d. Copy of Tax Pay / Land Revenue Pay receipt
e. Surrender certificate of Ration Card/Family Identity holding or non-availability certificate from the FCS&CA authority where the applicant was previously resided.
f. Address Proof (attested copy of PAN Card /Driving License / Bank Passbook / Post Office Passbook /Municipal Holding receipt / Electricity Bill / Telephone Bill)
a. Self Declaration
b. Police report
a. Surrender Certificate(s) in original
b. Parental Ration Cards in original
c. Self Declaration
d. Certificate From Village Head/Gaon Panchayat president/Ward Commissioner
e.No Objection Certificate by Head of Family of Parental Ration Card for inclusion of additional members (Attested Copies)
f. Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate / X Pass Certificate / declared / other)
g. Proof of Residence
h. Photo Identity / Election / PAN / Driving license card / Passport
a. Original Ration Card
b. Local Certificate / Election Card / PAN / Driving license / Passport
c. Proof of Date of Birth(Birth Certificate/X Pass Certificate/declared/other)
d. Surrender Certificate in original (for inclusion, if any)
e. Death Certificate in case of death of a member
a. Original Ration Card
b. Death Certificate in case of death of Head of Family
c. No Objection Certificate
a. Original Ration Card
b. Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate / X Pass Certificate / as declared / other)
a. Original Ration Card
b. Photo Identity / Election Identity Card / PAN / Driving license / Passport
1. Ration Card should be kept in safe custody and in no case this should be given to any other person/PDS holder.
2. While drawing ration, the cardholder must check the quality/quantity and weighing of the commodity and he must ensure the receipt of cash memo along with proper entries of the same made in the ration card.
3. In case of loss/damage of the ration card /change/addition/deletion in the entries of the ration card, the cards holder shall immediately contact the concerned circle office. No over writing /alteration in their card should be done by the cardholders.
4.In the event of death and migration of any family member out of the state for specified period the name of the person should be deleted from the ration card.