Passport, Aadhar Card and PAN card for age proof when joining Sukanya Samriddhi Account
Acceptance of Passport. Aadhar card and PAN card as a valid document for age proof of girl child for opening of Sukanya Samriddhi Account
Ministry of Communications and IT has issued a letter regarding Acceptance of Passport. Aadhar card and PAN card as a valid document for age proof of girl child for opening of Sukanya Samriddhi Account
SB ORDER No. 111/2015
F.No.116-57/2014-SB
Government of India
Ministry of Communications & IT
Department of Posts
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, A
New Delhi-110001, Dated: 28.09.2015
To
All Heads of Circles/Regions
Addl. Director General, APS, New Delhi.
Subject: – Acceptance of Passport. Aadhar card and PAN card as a valid document for age proof of girl child for opening of Sukanya Samriddhi Account- reg.
Sir/Madam,
I The undersigned is directed to say that this office. has received some complaints regarding non acceptance of Passport, Aadhar card and ‘PAN card as a valid document for age proof of girl child for opening of Sukanya Samriddhi Account.
2. The matter was examined and it has been decided by the Competent Authority to accept Passport, Aadhar Card and PAN card as a valid document for age proof of girl child for opening of Sukanya Samriddhi Account in’case date of birth certificate of girl child is not available. It is, therefore, requested to circulate this instruction to all field units for information and necessary action.
This issues with the approval of DDG (FS).
Yours faithfully,
(Kawal Jit Singh)
Assistant Director(SB-II)
Download Department Posts letter F.No.116-57/2014-SBÂ dated 28.09.2015

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