Over 6000 domicile certificates have been issued in Udhampur tehsil.

According to Tehsildar, at present there is no pendency of applications seeking domicile certificate. He has appealed to the general public to maintain social distancing while visiting the Tehsil and Niabat complexes and also follow guidelines regarding COVID-19 issued from time to time by the government.

He added that application seeking issuance of domicile should include affidavit and other necessary documents.

“It is clarified that no affidavit is required for the applicant if his/her parents are permanent resident certificate (state subject) holders and in such case minimum documents and no field enquiry is required” he added. He said that for domicile related queries, people can call him directly on every Friday between 6: Pm to 8: Pm on mobile number 7006471633.

It is also intimated that due to COVID-19 restrictions on public transport, the people living in remote areas (RBA declared villages) can enclose registered envelope for home delivery of domicile Certificates. It is also clarified that no timeline is fixed for issuance of domicile certificate and it is a continuous process. He said there is no need to panic as online pendency is also coming down and the concerned have been instructed to expedite process.