Punjab: Now, get majority of certificate verification services online

Chandigarh, July 7

The Department of Governance Reforms has brought patwaris on board in the e-governance system allowing the public to avail majority of verification services sitting at home. The move will streamline the verification process for applicants seeking various certificates, including caste, residence, old-age pension and income.

Punjab Governance Reforms and Grievances Minister Aman Arora said the login IDs of all the patwaris had been created for online verification services.

With the inclusion of patwaris in the online system, he said, applicants would no longer need to visit patwari offices to get their verification reports stamped and signed. Upon submission, the application will be forwarded online to the concerned patwari by the respective office if applicant verification was needed, Arora said.

He further said this online verification system was designed to eliminate unnecessary paperwork and expedite the processing of essential documents, besides reducing the gratuitous burden on the applicants.

By leveraging digital technology, the minister said, the Punjab Government was committed to providing a more efficient, transparent and user-friendly services to its citizens.