Split Card Process in Rice Card – Complete Guide
In Andhra Pradesh, Split Card means dividing an existing Rice Card into two separate cards when family members form a new household. This process is handled by the Civil Supplies Department through the Village/Ward Secretariat system.
- What is Split Card?
Split Card is the process of:
Separating one family from an existing Rice Card and issuing a new Rice Card for them.
This usually happens after:
- Marriage of son/daughter
- Family partition
- Separate residence establishment
Who is Eligible for Split Card?
A person/family can apply if:
- They are already included in an existing Rice Card
- They are now living separately
Eligibility Conditions
The new household must:
- Have monthly income below eligibility limit
- Rural: ₹10,000
- Urban: ₹12,000
- Not own disqualifying property
- Not be Income Tax payer
- Not include government employee (except eligible categories)
- Have Aadhaar linked
If the new household does not meet criteria → application will be rejected.
- Documents Required for Split Card
Mandatory Documents
- Aadhaar of all members shifting
- Existing Rice Card copy
- Aadhaar of Head of Family
- Mobile number linked with Aadhaar
Supporting Documents (if required)
Where to Apply?
- Residence proof (new address)
- Marriage certificate (if applicable)
- Self-declaration of separation
- Rental agreement (if staying separately)
Application can be submitted at:
- Village/Ward Secretariat (Grama/Ward Sachivalayam)
Step-by-Step Split Card Process
Step 1: Submit Request
Visit Secretariat and request for Split Card.
Step 2: Data Entry
Operator selects members to be separated from existing card.
Step 3: Aadhaar Authentication
Biometric or OTP verification required.
Step 4: Field Verification
VRO/MRI verifies:
- Separate residence
- Income details
- Family status
Step 5: Approval by Authorities
If eligible → New Rice Card generated
Old card updated by removing separated members.
Step 6: Card Activation
New card becomes active in Civil Supplies system.
- Service Charges
- Government Fee: ₹48
⚠ No extra charges should be collected.
- Time Required
- Normally 30 days
- Depends on verification and district approval
- Important Points
✔ All members shifting must be removed from old card
✔ Aadhaar must not be linked elsewhere
✔ Electricity and property verification applies separately
✔ Providing false information may cancel both cards
Common Reasons for Rejection
- Income exceeds eligibility
- No proper proof of separate residence
- Aadhaar mismatch
- Government employee in new household
- High electricity usage
- Property exceeds limits
Split Card process in Andhra Pradesh is useful when families separate and establish independent households. However, strict eligibility verification is conducted. Ensure proper documentation and Aadhaar authentication to avoid rejection.
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