J&K Grant of Domicile Certificate Procedure Rules, 2020 notified
Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Polity
In News:
The J&K administration has recently notified the J&K Grant of Domicile Certificate Procedure Rules, 2020.
It also set a fast-track process in motion to issue the certificates within a stipulated time of 15 days.
Key takeaways:
Eligible non-locals can also apply for the certificate.
Domicile certificates were also made a basic eligibility condition for appointment to any post under the Union Territory of J&K.
Any officer not able to issue the certificate would be penalised ₹50,000. The amount would be recovered from his salary.
Kashmiri migrants living in or outside J&K can get domicile certificates by producing their Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC), ration card copy, voter card or any other valid document.
Bonafide migrants can apply with the Relief and Rehabilitation department by providing documents like electoral rolls of 1988, proof of registration as a migrant in any State in the country or any other valid document.
