The Commissioner of Revenue Administration in his recent circular to all District Collectors issued guidelines to be followed while issuing income and asset certificates for the economically weaker sections (EWS) for them to avail the 10% reservation in government posts and educational institutions recently announced by the Centre. A person whose family owns or possesses five acres of agricultural land and above, a residential flat of 1,000 sq.ft. The revenue inspector and the Deputy Tahsildar should also conduct a discreet enquiry before recommending the EWS certificate. Soon after issue of the income and asset certificate by the tahsildar, all such certificates must be uploaded on the district website. A press release is to be issued by Collector to disseminate information about certificates issued.

Source: The Hindu May 10, 2019 19:41 UTC