Rectification of caste certificate- deadlock

Dear Client,
In the given scenario, you may consider to apply for a Family Member Certificate which is also known as a Family Tree Certificate that contains the details of different generations of a family and the names of the family members, children and grandchildren. It is issued by the concerned Tahsildar or a land revenue officer or gram panchayat of the respective area where your grandfather was originally/permanently resided. This certificate is legally admissible and equally important for accessing the status of your caste as OBC. Once you succeed to obtain a Family Tree Certificate from the concerned authorities, you can apply for a caste certificate to the concerned authority attaching an affidavit explaining the reason behind your application for the change of caste, but it exclusively depends on the decision of the State Level Caste Scrutiny Committee. For more information and clarification on the subject, you may contact or visit the office of the said committee.

Dear Client,

Rectifying your caste certificate back to OBC in the absence of direct proof from your deceased grandfather can be challenging, but it is possible with the right approach. Since caste is determined by paternal lineage, your task is to gather alternative supporting evidence that establishes your family's original OBC status before the administrative error.

Start by filing a rectification application with your local authority, accompanied by an affidavit that explains the surname change and the lack of original documentation due to your grandfather’s illiteracy and subsequent death. You should attach any available supporting documents, such as old school records, voter lists, ration cards, land records, or caste certificates of paternal relatives like uncles or cousins, even if they’re distant.

Community testimonies, letters from local leaders, or village panchayat records can further strengthen your claim. If your application is rejected initially, you have the option to appeal to higher authorities.