Odisha Govt Orders Fast Issuance of Caste, Income & Residence Certificates for Student Admissions
Timely Issuance of Residential, Income & Caste Certificates for Student Admissions
Department: Revenue & Disaster Management Department, Government of Odisha
Letter No: 23082 | Date: 02.06.2026
To ensure students do not face any trouble in admission due to delay in certificate issuance, strict guidelines have been issued for speedy processing of Residential, Income and Caste Certificates through e-District portal.
Key Guidelines Issued
1. Immediate Action
All applications received through e-District portal (edistrict.odisha.gov.in) shall be processed immediately.
2. Residential & Income Certificates
Since applicants give undertaking, these certificates should be issued early.
3. Caste Certificate Enquiry
Enquiry related to caste certificate should be completed at the earliest.
4. Time Limit for Enquiry
Enquiry at Revenue Inspector(RI) level should not exceed 3 days.
5. Use of Digital Records
As far as possible, certificates should be issued on the basis of available government records and digital data.
Review Mechanism
Daily Review
Sub Collector
Every 7 Days
Additional District Collector
Every 15 Days
District Collector
Monthly Review
Revenue Divisional Commissioner
Strict Warning: All revenue staff must work diligently. If any student is deprived of admission due to delay in certificate issuance, disciplinary proceedings shall be initiated against the concerned officials.
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1. What is the time limit for enquiry by RI relating to Caste Certificate?
Enquiry at Revenue Inspector level should not exceed 3 days.
2. How to apply for these certificates?
Through e-District portal (edistrict.odisha.gov.in).
3. What action will be taken if certificates are delayed?
Disciplinary proceedings will be initiated against the responsible officials.