Introduction: Income Certificate in Karnataka

An income certificate is generally issued to the citizen by the government, as evidence confirming their annual income and testifying all sources of the income. It also can be used as legal proof for availing various subsidies and schemes. The objective of obtaining an income certificate is to avail of tax relaxations. Apart from this, people can also use this certificate in an educational system such as at the time of admission, scholarships, fee reimbursement, and so on, also people can get further benefits in various welfare schemes also implemented by state and central government.

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An Income Certificate is a document issued by an authority under the State Government certifying the annual income of an individual or his family from all sources. The authority that issues such a certificate varies from state to state. An income certificate is generally issued by the Village Tahsildars however in many states and union territories District Magistrate or Collector, Revenue Circle Officers, Sub Divisional Magistrates, or other District Authorities are appointed for this purpose. In certain parts of the country, this certificate is additionally also termed an ‘EWS certificate’ which stands for ‘Economically Weaker Section Certificate’.

Purposes

The income certificate acts as a symbol of eligibility for varied schemes and benefits granted by the State Governments in various fields. The following fields include but are not limited to:

• Educational institutions usually reserved a quota for people from economically poorer backgrounds. This certificate helps them secure admission either free of cost or at a concession.
• Scholarships are offered by some institutions/governments that target the upliftment of the poor.
• To avail the medical benefits like free or concessional treatment, subsidized medicines, financial assistance to mothers who give birth to a girl child, etc.
• To obtain loans from the respective government employers at a concessional rate of interest.
• Providing relief to victims of various natural calamities and disasters.
• Widows can claim government pensions wherever applicable.

Online Procedure Of Income Certificate In Karnataka

An income certificate is issued to the citizen by the Government, as proof confirming their annual income and testifying to all sources of the income. Income certificates act as legal proof for availing of various subsidies and schemes. The following is the procedure for obtaining the Karnataka income certificate.

Documents Required for Income certificate online

• Proof of income such as salary slip or bank statement (if the applicant is in the private sector)
• Form 16 of ITR should be furnished if the applicant is a Government employee.
• ID proof: Aadhar card, voter id card, or driving license
• Address proof: Bank passbook, ration card, or passport
• Need Age proof - Birth certificate or school leaving certificate
• Need caste certificate if the applicant belongs to the minority community
• Passport size photos

Online Application Procedure

Step 1: First, Go to the official website of Nadakacheri AJRKP. On the homepage, click ‘Online Application’.

Step 2: Enter your mobile number and click ‘Proceed’, which will direct you to another page.

Step 3: Click the ‘New Request’ tab the drops down a list of services from which select the option ‘Income Certificate’.

Step 4: Click the option of Income certificate and select the language in which the certificate must be issued.

Step 5: The application form will appear, which requires the following details:

• Full name of the applicant
• Father’s name
• Mother’s name
• Residence details
• Total income of the family
• Sources of income
• Earning members of the family
• Reason for applying for income certificate

Step 6: Upload the prescribed documents and click the Save button after which an acknowledgment slip will appear. The same will also be sent through an SMS.

Step 7: Choose the mode of payment and make the necessary payment. On successful payment, the acknowledgment number will be generated and can be used for the further application process.

Issuing of the Income Certificate

The concerned authority will issue the Income certificate within 7 days from the date of application. The applicants have to visit the concerned Nadakacheri center and collect the final certificate.