EWS APPLICATION

Dear Sir,

Based on the standard EWS asset criteria:

The 11 dec (approx. 4791.6 sq. ft.) of bastu land owned by your father, which is included in your daughter's "Family" assets, is likely to make your daughter ineligible for the EWS certificate, as this asset exceeds the maximum residential plot/flat limits.

What you should do:

Confirm the Specific Classification: The term "bastu land" is generally residential. You must confirm whether this land is categorized as a Residential Flat (limit 1000 sq. ft.) or a Residential Plot (limit 100 sq. yards/200 sq. yards depending on municipality status in Bankura). In any case, 4791.6 sq. ft. is likely to be over the limit.

Check Income Criteria: You must also ensure your family's gross annual income from all sources (including yours, your spouse's, and your father's) is below ₹8 Lakh.

Consult the Competent Authority: Before applying, it is highly recommended to visit the Block Development Officer (BDO) for rural areas or the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) for municipal areas in Bankura, West Bengal, who are the issuing authorities. They can give you the definitive ruling based on the exact land classification and local interpretation of the EWS rules.


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Dear Client,
EWS certificates are typically issued to individuals belonging to economically weaker sections of society, regardless of their caste or religion. To be eligible for the EWS certificate, you will have to satisfy all the following conditions: 1) You should be a ‘general’ candidate (not covered under reservation for SC, ST, or OBC). 2) Your family’s gross annual income should be below Rs.8 lakhs. This includes income from all sources, such as agriculture, salary, business, etc., for the financial year before you apply for the exam. 3) Your family should not own agricultural land of size 5 acres or more. 4) Your family should not own a residential flat of an area of 1000 square feet or more. 5) Your family should not own a residential plot (in notified municipalities) of an area of 100 square yards or more(11 dec of bastu land is equal to 532.4 square yards). 6) Your family should not own a residential plot (other than in notified municipalities) of an area of 200 square yards or more(11 dec of bastu land is equal to 532.4 square yards). The land or property owned by the family in different locations should be clubbed while checking the eligibility conditions for EWS category reservations. The definition of Family in EWS reservation means the person who seeks the benefit of reservation, his/her parents and siblings below the age of 18 years, as also his/her spouse and children below the age of 18 years. So, given the conditions of eligibility and the definition of family, since your family holding bastu land more than threshold limit, you may not be eligible to apply for the EWS Certificate even if you qualify other criteria of eligibility. For updated information or clarification on the subject, you may contact or visit the office of the concerned DM/SDM/Tehashildar or the State Level Caste Scrutiny Committee.