Govt orders fast-track issuance of certs for admissions

Bhubaneswar: With the admission season beginning, the state govt has directed revenue officials to expedite the issuance of residence, income, caste and other certificates required for admissions to various educational institutions.The govt has instructed that all such certificates applied for by students be issued within the stipulated time frame under the Odisha Right to Public Services Act (ORTPSA), 2012. Revenue authorities across the state have been asked to ensure that delays in tehsil offices do not hinder students from securing admission to schools, colleges or other educational institutions.According to the govt guidelines, officials must promptly process applications submitted through the e-District portal and take timely decisions based on available records. Residence and income certificates, which are issued on the basis of self-declarations by applicants, are to be provided without unnecessary delay.The govt has also directed that field verification for caste certificates be carried out expeditiously at the village level. Applicants should not be asked to submit documents beyond those specifically required under existing rules and legal provisions.Officials have further been advised to make maximum use of govt records and digital platforms for verification to facilitate quicker disposal of applications and ensure efficient delivery of public services.No student will be denied admission to educational institutions due to delay in obtaining essential documents, wrote chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi on X. Admissions to higher secondary and UG courses was notified by the govt recently.