Thursday, December 18, 2008

India Postal ID card

 Good news to all those who do not have proof of address in Chennai!! The Postal Dept in Chennai has started an initiative known as 'India Post ID card' effective October 2008 to address this problem. All you have to do is this.
 
1. Pay Rs.10/- and collect the application forms(2 in number)from any P.O.

2. Fill up the forms and paste 2 stamp size color photographs where mentioned. If you have a company ID card and/or PAN card copy you may attach the same but it is not mandatory.

3. Submit it at the post office in whose pin code area your present residential address falls. For eg. if you reside in Medavakkam, please submit the forms at the P.O with the pin code 600100.

4. Pay Rs.240/- as cash while submitting the forms as processing fee.

5. Less than a month later, the ID card will be despatched to you or you may have to collect it from the P.O.on their intimation.
 
This is similar to a smart card and will be useful as a valid documentary proof of residence while applying for gas connection/personal loan etc. This is valid for 3 years from the date of issue.

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