Tamil Nadu’s government started replacing the old ration card with a smart card system. The old ration cards are automatically converted to smart cards by the Tamil Nadu government. In this article, you can read Remove members’ smart card.
| Name | Smart Card |
| Beneficiaries | Residents of Tamil Nadu |
| Launched by | TNPDS |
| Tamil Nadu | Website |
| Objective | Distribution Of Ration Card |
Existence ration cards will receive a PIN to their mobile number, and they can collect from a nearby distribution centre by showing the old ration card or SMS. Here is the procedure to remove members’ smart cards on the TNDPS website.
Contents
How to Add a Name to a ration card?
We can Add or Remove Members in Smartcard using the TNPDS site.
- Document required for Adding member on account of marriage
- Marriage Certificate
- Original Ration Card with husband’s Name
- Name Deletion Certificate from the parents of the Bride
- Document required for Adding New Born Child in Ration Card (above five years)
- A birth Certificate is given by the local municipal office.
- Original ration card of the family with parent’s Name
- ID Proof of Parents such as PAN Card, Aadhaar Card
Documents Required to remove members’ smart card
- Aadhaar Card
- Voter ID Card
- Tax receipt
- Gas Consumer card
- Telephone Bill
- Electric Bill
- Rent agreement for Tenants
- Slum Clearance Board Allotment
- House Document
- Driving License
- Bank Passbook
- PAN Card
- Postal Department ID Card
- Housing Board Documents
Supporting Documents to Remove a Family Member
names in smart card
- Death Certificate
- Marriage Certificate
- Adoption Certificate
- Others Certificate
Add or remove members to Smart card using TNPDS.
- To add/remove the Name on the ration card, visit the official TNPDS website.
- On the right side of the home page, under the useful links, click on “Card Related Service Request.”
- On clicking that link, you will get three options, like
- Add a new family member.
- Remove family member
- Address change
- Choose the option appropriate to the task you are going to perform.
- A new screen prompts the user to sign in using the mobile number attached to the family card. Finally, click the “Register it” button,
- Users will get OTP on their mobile.
- Please enter this OTP in prompted Space and click the “Submit” button.
- Here, respective details for Adding members will be listed. If the page shows different data, please select service type from the drop-down menu (Add member).
- As per selection, the user will be prompted to enter the member’s details to be added. Upload the required documents and hit the “Add member” button. Finally, hit the “Submit” button.
- Acknowledgement is given for the submitted application.
- This application gets processed by the respective department.
- They get a notification over mobile. Please follow the notification to get the card.
- The applicant shall check the online status using the acknowledgement received.
To remove members’ smart card
- Go to the website.
- Please use the “Remove family member” option on the right part of the screen under “SMART CARD RELATED SERVICES”.
- A new screen prompts the user to sign in using the mobile number attached to the family card. Enter the captcha, and finally, click the “Register it” button,
- Users will get OTP on their mobile.
- Please enter this OTP in prompted Space and click the “Submit” button.
- A new screen will be provided. Here, respective details for Removed members will be listed. Select Remove a member from the Drop-down menu.
- As per the Remove Member selection, the user will list existing members on the card.
- Please click the check box at the end of each row against the member’s Name to be removed.
- Check the box for the “I accept terms and conditions” option and click the “Submit” button.
- Acknowledgement is Namen for the submitted application.
- Gets a notification over mobile; please follow the notification to get the card.
- Shall check the online status using the acknowledgement received.
How to Remove Members’ Smart Cards through the CSC Centre:
- The applicant must visit the nearby Common Service Center to remove members’ smart cards.
- The applicant has to select their State, district and block from the drop-down menu, or they can click on their respective district to find the nearby centre.
- An application form will be provided to the applicant.
- You must fill in all the necessary details in the application form.
- Attach the required documents mentioned in this page’s “Required Documents” section.
- Submit the completed application, document and applicable fees to the centre staff.
- The application submitted will be processed, and a receipt with the application number will be issued.
- The applicant is informed through SMS at various stages, i.e., advance intimation about the date of the official’s visit to his residence to verify his application and approve/Reject his application.
- After verification, a ration card will be issued in 2 – 3 weeks, as notified by the department.
The process to make changes in Smart Card
- You need to open the official website to change your smart card.
- On the home page, select the option for the change you want to make available on the right-hand side.
- Add member
- Change of address
- Family head member change
- Remove family member
- On the opened page, enter your registered mobile number and captcha code.
- Select the submit option and select the change you want to make
- Provide the correct information as asked on the screen
- Upload the supportive documents of the information.
- Submit the request by clicking the submit option after reviewing the information.
How to Check Smart Card-Related Service Request Status
- You must open the official website to check the card-related service request status.
- On the home page, select the “card-related service request status” option as per the change you want to make available on the right-hand side.
- Enter the reference number and select the submit option.
- The status will display on the computer screen.
TNPDS removes members’ smart cards. Help Desk
- Toll-free number: 1967 (or) 1800-425-5901
- Email: support@tnpds.com
Send the code to 9773904050 from the registered mobile number. Short Code Description:
- PDS < Space> 101 – Item Details at Fair Price Store
- PDS < Space> 102 – Fair Price Outlet (Opened / Closed)
- PDS <Space> 107 – for a complaint about the payment amount
Conclusion
This article has covered the information regarding removing members’ smart cards from the TNPDS Smart Ration Card. If you still face problems, you can contact the helpline number or even email the food supply and consumer protection department, Government of Tamilnadu.
FAQs
You can either download and print the name deletion form from your respective online ration card portal or visit the nearest office to get a form. Fill in the form and provide all the details, including the reason behind deleting the member’s Name.
Visit the official website of the Tamil Nadu Public Distribution System. Click on the ‘Beneficiary’ tab from the website’s top menu. Enter your registered mobile number in the provided field and the OTP in the next field. This will sign Nameinto your TNPDS profile on the portal.
Goto website. Click on the Remove family member option on the right part under “SMART CARD RELATED SERVICES”. A new screen prompts the user to sign in using the mobile number attached to the family card.
First, users must download the application form for Ration card correction from your State’s official Ration card portal. Duly fill out the form and submit it to your nearest ration card office. Along with the form, you must submit copies of your supporting document.
i tried to remove one of my family member using the above link. But unable to find button from which I upload supporting documents for removal
For removing family member from smart card what are list of certificate to remove from existing smart card and apply for new one
For removing family member from smart card what are list of certifCate to remove from existing smart card and apply for new one
how to change Sugar card to Rice card
Sir,
I would like to add my card for requirement of rice. I am not able to find the required link.
Request you to guide me accordingly.
My Mobile No. 9840850933
Any one of the proof document is fine? Or do we need 2 or more proofs documents?
better to keep two douments
is Gas Connection mandatory to remove Members?
I think its mandatory. I have requested for name removal of me and it has been rejected with the reason gas book not attached. But when I inquired on gas Agency to get the new connection they are asking for Ration Card, So to apply new Smart ration card for us. They have rejected my request for removing my name. what to do now?
for getting new gas connection you can give rental agreement or electricity bill or any post paid bills like internet or telephone bill. document are only for address proof.
i will add my brother name . how many days wait for update .???? please tell me sir
Mother name as not be add in Tamilnadu smart ration card. But Father name is add in Tamilnadu smart ration card , So How to Add Child name in Tamilnadu smart ration card With out Mother name.
I tried to remove my name for a new card with my wife and child , I gave the tax receipt as a proof but t.nagar officer rejected and I called and enquired , he is expecting something whom to complaint
Dear sir / madam,
I applied for ration card name removal from my old card , as myself and my wife are settled in my village in sivagangai. I submitted my house tax receipt as proof which is mentioned in your site but the officer in t.nagar rejected my application three times ,first time asking my marriage certificate, second time gas bill ,third time bank book but every time he is demanding something but no proper answers.I don’t know how to live my life as ration card is basic necessity and every government office ask for it.
Kindly help me to get my ration card please.
i add my name in our ration card, but i always rejected , why?
We have applied to remove my husband name in his family ration card, sine we got married, raised the request Feb 2020 at Tambaram. We went more than 3 times always they are saying verification team will come and confirm then only name will remove ..but no one till turned for verify…so much time we have visited Tambaram office there is no response. Why it took a this much time for removing name it’self then how come we get new ration card..really bad response from them. Plz help us whome should we contact…
Sir We are Having Smart Card from 2018 onwards Now I am Trying to Add My Child in Smart Card. But we dont have any messages from pds so my mobile number also not inserted.what is the way to add my child or how to know which mobile number is entered for pds.
I don’t have my marriage certificate to remove my name in ration card what other documents can I submit to remove my name from smart card. Give some suggestion
you can upload your marriage invitation by selecting others category..
How many days it will take to remove.
Hi,
i remove my name in smart card but miss to download the removal certificate.
i apply a new smart card they required a removal certificate. how to get certificate pls help me
Thanks
Ganesh Kumar
Can you please advise how to link aadhaar card to ration card ? Thank you
Hi I am SARANYA nan intercaste marriage pannita how to remove my name in old ration card ,mobile number theriyathu ,pls help for me
Go to your nearby ration shop and ask for the mobile number. They will give first 2 numbers and last 2 numbers of the mobile number which is registered in smart card.
Orelse call tollfree number 18004255901
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I applied to remove my name from my Father smart card to apply new one for me. How many days will it take to effect , so that i can apply for new card???
I tried to apply new one , but still it says ” your Aadhar linked to other card”
Please advise…
Dear Admin,
Name remove request rejected twice by saying “want separate address proof”. I have attached marriage invitation along with Aadhar proof. Can you please advise what are the other supporting documents can I upload to remove.
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I applied to remove my name from my Father smart card to apply new one for me. How many days will it take to effect? please advise. we have to apply for new one.
I have applied for Name Removal Request on 13th of October and the application number is “02201013793047”. I have also uploaded Gas Bill, Marriage certificate and provided aadhar informatin also but no progress. Can you please help to process my application?
How Many days it will take once Name Addition request is given?
Hi Admin,
I am single. can i apply the card?
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After marriage my father removed my name from ration card & Before getting the certificate for name deletion ,the system of Smart card has been started & my father received it but I didn’t get any name deletion certificate.
It’s been 5yrs now am not able to add my name in ration card without the name deletion certificate.
Kindly help me with this issue.
Name deleted in TamilNadu & wanted to add my name in ration card in Maharashtra state.
After adding a new member to ration card, do we receive new ration card with new member name on it or we can use old card without hurdle.
Kindly clarify
it seems in the same card itself new name get added
name removel in my famly ration card my name is SARAVANAN Car number 07G0373335
how long it will take to remove name from smart card after aplied online..?
I tried to add my wife name in ration card through taluk office. After few days I’m getting a notification that request is rejected.
have you removed your wife name from your father-in-law ration card?
sister got married and settled in chennai , want to remove sister name from old card what are all documents needed ( orginal or xerox copy)
Hai ,
I have successfully removed my name. because of newly married , i tried to apply for a new card. but its showing error like,” your aadhar number is attached with another one smart card” . kindly work out this error and do the needfull.
I have successfully removed my name. because of newly married , i tried to apply for a new card. but its showing error like,” your aadhar number is attached with another one smart card” . kindly work out this error and do the needfull.
Hi geetha,
How long it took to remove member from smart card?
How to add person with date of birth 1940?
Hi
I Need to apply for a new ration card. But I didn’t remove my name in my parents ration card. So do I have to remove my y name first? Or shall I apply a new one directly?
Hi ,
I have requested to remove my name. because I am married, Still my name not removed. I have applied 2 months before. i tried to apply for a new card. but it’s showing errors like,” your aadhar number is attached with another one smart card”. how to remove and apply new card
Hi,
I’m leaving in housing board I’m trying to apply new ration card for past one year, but not able to do,I have adhadar card,owners agreement and gas bill in my address but still I’m not able to apply smart card they rejecting my proofs.
Hello Sir
I applied for a new ration card through online & I added me as head of family and my wife as member, but when I download the application my wife name is not shown, can I re apply or tell me how to add her name again
Dear Admin,
Name remove request rejected twice by saying “want separate address proof”. I have attached marriage invitation along with Aadhar proof. Can you please advise what are the other supporting documents can I upload to remove.
I’ve applied to add member using my daughter’s original birth certificate. Her age is 1.But i have received message as rejected. What is the reason?
Hi,
please tell me what to do if they were asking for “separate residence proof” for remove member. I am also in the same problem.
Hi
Applied addition of name for my son aged 1.5 years. For that attached the birth certificate. But my application got rejected due to aadhar card not available. Is that mandatory to upload Aadhar card details for child?
Thanks
yes
Sir, how many days it will take to remove name in ration card.
Sir I am in Andaman now I transferred my ration card to my home town of Tamil nadu in my home town our house is there in my father’s name he was died house tax is paid property now can I get ration card in my home town and also can I get nativity certificate for my daughter who studied 12 class in Andaman
Dear Admin,
How many days will it take to remove a family member from smart card.. I have to apply new card after removal only as it says your Aadhar is linked with another smart card already ..
Please guide
Sir ,puthusa ration card apply panna kandippaha veetu rasithu copy venuma
How long time it takes to remove name from ration card? i have removed my name through online on 5th monday July. How long it will takes sir?
Did you got the name removal? How many days it took????
I want to add my wife in family card but my father is family head so I summit my wife Aadhar card as a document but they want to change my wife Aadhar Address to my family card address Is that OK or I need to change my wife Aadhar address as same as my address
how many days it will take to remove name in ration
Wrong person added in our smart card while mapping Aadhaar.
What proof i have to upload as proof to remove that person ?.
When i add aadhar as a proof, its got rejected. Please suggest….
Hi admin,
My self Priya..Smart card name removal request raised on 21/06/2021.but still name not removed.
How to correction our name as per Aadhar
Hi admin,
My wife has successfully removed her name from her family card. On trying to apply new card after marriage, its showing error like,” your aadhar number is attached with another one smart card”. Now, applied for me and my daughter leaving my wife. Kindly support me on this. I think it’s too important as many of them facing this issue.
Hi Admin,
I’m applied “Family member Removal” application, three times, but all the times are Rejected by TSO PDS, There is no specific reason to rejection first time Reason mentioned is “OK”, 2nd and 3rd time reason mentioned is “Rejected”. How do I know the specific reason, also the online chat section in the TNPDS website is not working.
To whom to complaint or query regarding this matter.
I have attached My Aadhar and Marriage invitation with application.