Smart Ration Card Tamilnadu

A ration card is a document issued by state governments. With its help, eligible households can purchase food grains at subsidised rates as per the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013. A family card is issued based on the number of family members. The types of ration cards issued to fam Procedure to Check Tamil Nadu Ration Card List 2024 determine the amount of ration goods they have claimed.

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Converting to Smart Ration Card

The Tamilnadu State Government has launched a new scheme Smart Family Card Scheme by which all ration cards can be converted to smart ration cards. To apply for a smart ration card, follow the steps below. Once approved, the cardholders will receive a PIN to the registered mobile number, and by showing this PIN, they can collect the smart ration card from their nearest distribution centre.

Eligibility for Tamil Nadu Ration Card

  • The applicant must be a citizen of India.
  • The family of the applicant should also be Indian citizens.
  • The family and the applicant should live and cook separately.
  • The applicant and his/her family need to be residents of Tamil Nadu.
  • The applicant and his/her family should not be in possession of family card not registered in any other Indian state.
  • The applicant and his/her family should not have their names enrolled as members in another family card.
  • The applicant and family members should be close relatives.

Documents Needed for Tamil Nadu Ration Card

  • Residential proof of applicant
  • Election photo identity card (EPIC)
  • Last month’s telephone bill
  • Last month’s electricity bill
  • Property tax payment receipt of current year in case it is one’s own house
  • The front page of the bank pass book
  • Passport copy
  • Allotment orders with respect to persons residing in Slum Clearance Board allotted houses
  • Valid tenancy agreement
  • Surrender Certificate if house issued with respect to previous address
  • Name deletion certificate from head of the family
  • No card certificate issued by the no card issuing authority if there is no family card issued for earlier address
  • LPG connection details and name of registered customer along with consumer number, Oil Company, LPG agency, etc
  • If an application was earlier made, then particulars with respect to the registration number, rejection details from the previous application needs to be provided
  • Contact details such as mobile phone number and email ID needs to be provided to get automated messages with respect to Tamil Nadu Ration Card status
  • A stamped and self-addressed post cover or postcard allowing the office to connect with the applicant needs to be provided

How to Apply Ration Card Online in Tamil Nadu?

  • Visit official website of Tamil Nadu Public Distribution System.
  • Select the choice of language before clicking on ‘apply new smart card’ option located below the ‘smart card application services’ section.
  • Next, upload a scanned photograph and residential address proof of the family head.
  • Once the form has been filled properly, review it carefully to check for any errors.
  • Next, click on the ‘submit’ button,
  • After submitting the form successfully, you will receive a reference number which can be used to check status of ration card application

FAQs

Can I make corrections to the Tamil Nadu Ration Card online?
Yes, you can make corrections to the ration card online.
 
Can I add a new member to the Tamil Nadu Ration Card online?

To add a new family member, you must visit the official TNPDS website and initiate a fresh application.

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