Maharashtra Ration Card

If you reside in Maharashtra, then you can apply for a ration card which will help you in purchasing essential commodities at subsidised rates provided you meet the eligibility criteria. The process to apply for a Maharashtra Ration Card is extremely simple and hassle-free.

Maharashtra Ration Card eligibility

Documents required to apply for Maharashtra Ration Card

Given below is the list of documents you will have to submit to apply for Maharashtra Ration Card:

• Aadhaar Card
• Pan Card
• Passport
• Utility Bills
• Certificate of income
• Details of your gas connection
• Receipt for house rent
• Bank passbook
• Photographs of the applicant

How to apply for Maharashtra Ration Card

1. Visit the Government of Maharashtra- Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department.
2. On the left-hand side of the page click on ‘Download’.
3. Click on ‘Form 1 – application for a new ration card’ link.
4. Get a printout of the form and duly fill it. Make sure all the details mentioned by you are correct.
5. Attach all the necessary documents and submit it to the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department. You will also have to affix Rs.2 stamp during the submission of your form.

How to check Maharashtra Ration Card status online

1. Visit the Government of Maharashtra- Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department.
2. On the left-hand side of the page, click on ‘Transparency Portal’.
3. You will be directed to a new page where you will have to click on ‘Allocation Generation Status’.
4. Enter the details of your ration card and click on ‘Proceed’.
5. You will be able to view the status of your ration card application.

How to change name in Maharashtra Ration Card

1. Visit the Government of Maharashtra- Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department.
2. On the left-hand side of the page, click on ‘Download’.
3. Proceed to download ‘Form 14 – Change in the ration card’.
4. Get a printout of the form and fill it with the correct details and submit it to the concerned department.

You can download Form 14 to make changes to your address and other important details as well.

FAQs

1. What other eligibility criteria will I have to fulfill in order to apply for Maharashtra Ration Card?

   You must be a resident of Maharashtra and should not hold any other ration card in your name. You must also fall under the income criteria fixed by the Maharashtra Government to apply for ration card.

2. How can I add or delete names of my family members in the ration card?

   If you wish to add names of your family members then you will have to fill Form 8 and submit it to the concerned authorities. For deletion of names of family members, you will have to fill Form 9.

3. I am a Maharashtrian but live outside the state. Can I apply for Maharashtra Ration Card?

   No, you need to a resident of Maharashtra in order to apply for Maharashtra Ration Card.