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None of the Above (NOTA) is an option which is given to the voters while casting their vote. It allows the voters to not choose any of the listed candidates. The Electronic Voting Machines have the NOTA option at the end of the list of candidates. Read more

The Election Commission is an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering Union and State election processes in India. The Commission has a separate Secretariat located at New Delhi.Read more

For help and support, you can reach out to the National Legal Services Authority to lodge a complaint here. You can lodge a grievance and track your application. You can email or call the state wise authorities (Legal Service Authorities) given below in case of a grievance, or if you need help and support.  StateRead more

If you are not satisfied with the decision given by the relevant Legal Service Authority on your application for grant of legal aid, there is a provision to appeal against the decision.  To appeal, you can appeal to the Executive Chairman or Chairman of the relevant Legal Services Authority1. The decision resulting from the appealRead more

After you fill out your application for legal aid, it can be denied or accepted. It can also be withdrawn at the later stage after the application has been accepted and legal aid has been provided. Denying Legal Aid Legal aid can be denied1: Where a person is found ineligible. Withdrawing Legal Aid Legal aidRead more

Once you have submitted your application for free legal aid, the following happens1: Step 1: Your application will be scrutinized by the relevant Legal Services Authority to determine what is to be done. Step 2: Once the scrutiny of the application is complete, information about whether your application has been accepted/rejected will be provided toRead more

When you apply for legal aid, you will necessarily require these documents: A proof of identification. Aadhar Card is most commonly accepted, but you can ask if your State’s authority accepts other proofs.  An affidavit proving your eligible for legal aid. For example, if you are claiming that you are eligible because your income isRead more

You can approach the following authorities for applying for legal aid:  State Legal Services Authorities – They are in charge of governing and providing legal aid services in their particular state and governing the same at the District and Taluk level. For example, in New Delhi it is known as the Delhi State Legal ServicesRead more

If you want legal aid, you will need to go to a legal service authority. Once you approach the authority, they will check: Whether you are eligible for legal aid.  You are eligible based on two criteria:  – either based on who you are or as per the income you get. You only need toRead more

There is no charge for getting an application form for free legal aid1. You are not required to spend any money for either getting or submitting the application. Even expenses like Process Fees, Drafting Fees, Typing Fees, Clerkage, etc. are borne by the legal service institutions1. You do not have to pay any money ifRead more

If you are looking for legal aid in India, then this includes a lot of legal services. Legal services are any service with respect to a case or any other legal proceeding before any Court, authority or tribunal. Getting legal advice is also a part of  a legal service.  To get legal aid, you willRead more

Free legal aid means providing legal services, free of cost, to certain sections of the society. To ask for legal aid, you have to be eligible to apply for it. The purpose of providing legal aid is to ensure that  no person is deprived of legal services and justice due to lack of money. YouRead more

Through the State elections you are electing the Members of the State Legislature who will represent your constituency at the state level. The State Legislature might have an Vidhan Parishad (Upper House) or not, but it always has the Vidhan Sabha (Lower House). 1 Each member of Lower House of a state is elected forRead more

To change your name, make an addition or delete a part of your name, you will have to follow the steps given below and make sure that it is published either in the State or Central Gazette. You can choose to publish it in the Central Gazette if you want to apply for any higherRead more

If your Ration Card is damaged or lost, you can approach the Circle Office, and ask them for a duplicate Ration Card. You will be given a new Ration Card, with the same details as your original.  To get a duplicate Ration Card, follow the steps given below:  Step 1 –  You should go toRead more

Tatkal Passport is a scheme available citizens who need their Passports urgently. In this scheme, the Passport is dispatched within 1 working day excluding the date of submission of application if police verification is not required, and in 3 working days, if it is required.  To apply for a Tatkal Passport, follow the procedure givenRead more

Aadhaar is a 12-digit identification number,1 specific to each individual,2 issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to the residents of India after satisfying a verification process based on demographic information and biometric information.3 You will be assigned an Aadhaar number on a card with your personal details such as name, date ofRead more

Follow the options below to get a Aadhar Card: In case the mobile number is registered with UIDAI, you can retrieve your lost/forgotten Aadhaar Number (UID) or Enrolment ID (EID) here. Select EID/UID for retrieval and enter the name and mobile number (as registered during Aadhaar enrolment). The EID/Aadhaar number delivered on the registered email/Read more

The process for obtaining a new Aadhaar Card requires going in person to an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre, and cannot be done online.  The cost-free Aadhaar enrolment process is as follows: Step 1: You can visit any authorized Aadhaar Enrolment Centre anywhere in India. This is an agency appointed for collecting demographic and biometric information ofRead more

You can apply for a PAN Number either online or in person. Applying for a PAN Number (Online) The process is as follows: Step 1: You may visit the Income Tax Department (ITD) website here to find out whether you already have a PAN Number or not. Step 2: An applicant can make an onlineRead more

You may make an application for a new PAN Card when you already have a PAN Number. Step 1: For an applicant who has already obtained a PAN Number and wishes to obtain a new PAN Card, download the form here. The form is also available at any TIN-FC or PAN Centre of National SecuritiesRead more

A PAN card represents your Permanent Account Number (PAN) which is a 10-digit alphanumeric identifier, issued by the Income Tax Department. Each assessee (e.g. individual, firm, company, etc.) is issued a unique PAN Number. No person who has already been allotted a PAN Number shall apply, obtain or possess another PAN Number.1 For representative purposesRead more

You may make an application for updating changes/corrections in existing PAN Card details. When you apply for updating of details, you will receive a newly issued PAN Card which will bear the same PAN Number but with updated information. The process for applying for a change/correction of PAN Card data is more or less theRead more

Given below are the portals and helpline numbers you can use to file complaints, address grievances, make enquiries and ask for help and support.  Aadhar Card Grievances associated with Aadhaar are received through the UIDAI Contact Centre, Post, Public Grievance Portal of the Government, and E-mail. Read more here. You can check your complaint statusRead more

A Voter ID Card, also known as the Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC) is a photo identity card that is issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to all individuals who are eligible to vote.1 This card is commonly known by other names such as an election card, voter’s card, Voter ID, etc.  TheRead more

You can obtain a new Voter ID Card either by applying online or in person. Obtaining a Voter ID Card Step 1: You are eligible to vote if your name appears in the electoral list, otherwise you need to register to vote. Check if you are registered to vote here. Read more about verifying yourRead more

 Updating Voter ID. You can update personal details in your Voter ID Card such as: Name Photo  Age  Elector’s Photo Identity Card (EPIC) Number Address  Date of birth  Name of relative  Type of relation Gender  To understand how to update, read more here.  If you require any additional help and support, please see here. ReadRead more

To issue different kinds of government proof of identification, you will have to submit a document for proof of age. For the kind of proof of identification you are applying for or updating, you can use any document from the list given below: Aadhar Card, PAN Card and Passport Birth Certificate Voter ID Depending onRead more

To issue different government kinds of proof of identification, you will have to submit a proof of residence, which may indicate your permanent address or your communication address. For the kind of proof of identification you are applying for or updating, you can use any document from the list given below: Aadhar Card, PAN Card,Read more

You may require a Ration Card for purposes like getting ID proof, purchasing grains at subsidized prices, etc. To get a new Ration Card, please follow the steps given below. Both the online procedure and the procedure for applying physically is given. Procedure for Applying In-Person Follow the steps given below to get a newRead more

When you update your Ration Card, you get a new card with the details changed, as indicated by you. Please read below for information on the details that can be updated, and the procedure for updation. You can update the following details: The number of family members covered Your personal details, like the name, etc. Read more

A Passport is an official document issued by the government that allows you to travel1 internationally, and serves as a proof of identification.1 The Ministry of External Affairs issues Passports through the Central Passport Organisation (CPO) and you will be able to apply for a passport by approaching Passport Offices, Passport Seva Kendras (PSK) andRead more

The procedure for a new Passport, updating a Passport and re-issuing a Passport in case you have lost or damaged it, is the same in India. With respect to Passport, reissue refers to renewal of a passport. These can be done either online or in-person – both the procedures are described below.  Please note thatRead more

Ration card is an official document issued to households that are eligible to purchase essential commodities, such as food grain, at  subsidized prices from the Public Distribution System, and also serves as a proof of identification.  Ration cards are issued by the Department of Food Supplies and Consumer Affairs of state governments, under the MinistryRead more

If you have lost or damaged your Learner’s License, you can get a duplicate Learner’s License with your application number and date of birth. Follow the steps given below to get a print-out of your Learner’s License: Step 1 – You should visit the website of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, and select theRead more