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	==Procedure==		==Procedure==
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	'''Apply through Phone Call'''<br>		'''Apply through Phone Call'''<br>
	* You can apply by calling "14567" which is a National Helpline for the Elders and they should be able to facilitate you to get a Senior Citizen Certifiate or Identity Card.<br><br>		* You can apply by calling "14567" which is a National Helpline for the Elders and they should be able to facilitate you to get a Senior Citizen Certifiate or Identity Card.
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	'''Apply Online'''~~:<br>~~		Note : We didn't see the service provided under service list, but please check the following link which provides you guidance on applying through Single Window portal : [https://gangtokdistrict.nic.in/single-window/ Info].<br>
	#~~To Apply for a Senior Citizen Certificate,~~ the ~~applicant has~~ to ~~make~~ the ~~application online via~~ [https://~~eservices~~.sikkim.gov.in/~~applyService.do?serviceId=3370003&state=11&tempId=488&templStatus=243&backButtonUrl=&grievDefined=0 link~~]		'''Apply Online through Single Window Portal'''
	~~#The applicant has to click the “Online” button.~~		#Please use the following link to access the portal : [https://sso.sikkim.gov.in/ Portal]
	#If ~~the applicant is anew~~ user, ~~the applicant has to~~ click ~~the “REGISTER” button.~~		#If you are a new user to this portal, please click on "Create Account" option below login option to register yourself and login. if you are already registered, please login.
	~~#Enter all the registration details with the captcha code and click the “Submit” button.~~		#After logging in look for department related to "Social Welfare" and you should be able to find an option for "Senior Citizen Certificate", which you can select and start with your application.
	~~#Now the applicant has~~ to ~~log in with the username and password, captcha~~ and ~~click the “Login” button~~.		<br><br>
	~~#The applicant has to select the form from the menu list.~~
	~~#Enter all the details in the application form.~~
	~~#And uploadall the necessary documents that~~ are ~~mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.~~
	~~#Pay the prescribed amount fee in online mode.~~
	~~#Once completed with all the details click the “Submit” button~~.
	#After ~~receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are~~ in ~~place, the application will be accepted.~~
	~~#Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS~~ to ~~the applicant’s mobile number.~~
	~~#Once the process is completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.~~
	~~#Once your application is approved,~~ you ~~will~~ be ~~informed about when and where~~ to ~~collect your Senior Citizen Certificate. Make sure to carry proper identification when collecting the certificate.~~
	~~#The~~ Senior Citizen Certificate can ~~be used to access various benefits~~ and ~~privileges provided by the government for senior citizens. These benefits may include discounts on public transportation, healthcare, and other services.~~
	~~#The authority will assess the~~ application~~, once the applicant meet all the requirements the authority will issue the license~~.
	~~#This entire process can be completed within 10 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.~~<br><br>
	'''Apply In-Person''':<br>		'''Apply In-Person''':<br>
	#To apply for the senior citizen certificate, please approach the concerned ~~LAND REVENUE DISASTER MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT [OFFICE OF THE SUB DIVISIONAL MAGISTRATE]~~#Following link provides contact details: [~~http~~://~~www~~.~~sikkimlrdm~~.gov.in/~~lrd~~/~~ContactUs.html~~ Sikkim website]		#To apply for the senior citizen certificate, please approach the concerned "Social Welfare Department".
			#Following link provides contact details: [https://socialwelfare.sikkim.gov.in/visitor/contactus Sikkim website]
	#Please go to the respective office to get details for applying and also the application form.		#Please go to the respective office to get details for applying and also the application form.
	~~#Link for application form: [http://onlineedistrict.amtron.in/documents/10180/1641415/SENIOR%20CITIZEN%20CERTIFICATE.pdf form link]~~
	#Make sure that you have all the proper documents mentioned in the “Required documents” section below.		#Make sure that you have all the proper documents mentioned in the “Required documents” section below.
	#Submit the completed form along with the documents to the concerned authority.		#Submit the completed form along with the documents to the concerned authority.
	#This application will be processed internally. Verification of submitted documents will also be carried.		#This application will be processed internally. Verification of submitted documents will also be carried.
	#After successful completion, Certificate will be delivered to the applicant through postal or in person as per the applicable norms.		#After successful completion, Certificate will be delivered to the applicant through postal or in person as per the applicable norms.
	#The whole process of issuing the Senior Citizen Certificate will take 7 working days.<br><br>		#The whole process of issuing the Senior Citizen Certificate will take 7 working days.




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	'''Apply Through CSC'''		'''Apply Through CSC'''
	#To Apply for Senior Citizen Certificate, the applicant has to approach respective “CSC” centre [https://~~www~~.~~apnacsconline~~.in~~/csc-locator/sikkim~~/ link]		#To Apply for Senior Citizen Certificate, the applicant has to approach respective “CSC” centre [https://locator.csccloud.in/ link]
	#*NOTE: The applicant has to select state, district and block name from the drop-down menu, or the applicant has to click on their respective district to find nearby centres.		#*NOTE: The applicant has to select state, district and block name from the drop-down menu, or the applicant has to click on their respective district to find nearby centres.
	#Please visit the centre and consult with the centre operator for your requirement.		#Please visit the centre and consult with the centre operator for your requirement.
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	#Based on the outcome of the above-mentioned steps and other internal processing, the designated issuing authority will decide on the issuance of the Certificate.		#Based on the outcome of the above-mentioned steps and other internal processing, the designated issuing authority will decide on the issuance of the Certificate.
	#The status, viz. Approval or Rejection will be conveyed to the applicant through an “SMS” or applicable norms.		#The status, viz. Approval or Rejection will be conveyed to the applicant through an “SMS” or applicable norms.
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	==Required Documents==		==Required Documents==

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==Procedure==
 
'''Apply through Phone Call''' 
* You can apply by calling "14567" which is a National Helpline for the Elders and they should be able to facilitate you to get a Senior Citizen Certifiate or Identity Card. 

'''Apply Online''': 
#To Apply for a Senior Citizen Certificate, the applicant has to make the application online via [https://eservices.sikkim.gov.in/applyService.do?serviceId=3370003&state=11&tempId=488&templStatus=243&backButtonUrl=&grievDefined=0 link]
#The applicant has to click the “Online” button.
#If the applicant is anew user, the applicant has to click the “REGISTER” button.
#Enter all the registration details with the captcha code and click the “Submit” button.
#Now the applicant has to log in with the username and password, captcha and click the “Login” button.
#The applicant has to select the form from the menu list.
#Enter all the details in the application form.
#And uploadall the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
#Pay the prescribed amount fee in online mode.
#Once completed with all the details click the “Submit” button.
#After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
#Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
#Once the process is completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
#Once your application is approved, you will be informed about when and where to collect your Senior Citizen Certificate. Make sure to carry proper identification when collecting the certificate.
#The Senior Citizen Certificate can be used to access various benefits and privileges provided by the government for senior citizens. These benefits may include discounts on public transportation, healthcare, and other services.
#The authority will assess the application, once the applicant meet all the requirements the authority will issue the license.
#This entire process can be completed within 10 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority. 
'''Apply In-Person''': 
#To apply for the senior citizen certificate, please approach the concerned LAND REVENUE DISASTER MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT [OFFICE OF THE SUB DIVISIONAL MAGISTRATE]#Following link provides contact details: [http://www.sikkimlrdm.gov.in/lrd/ContactUs.html Sikkim website]
#Please go to the respective office to get details for applying and also the application form.
#Link for application form: [http://onlineedistrict.amtron.in/documents/10180/1641415/SENIOR%20CITIZEN%20CERTIFICATE.pdf form link]
#Make sure that you have all the proper documents mentioned in the “Required documents” section below.
#Submit the completed form along with the documents to the concerned authority.
#This application will be processed internally. Verification of submitted documents will also be carried.
#After successful completion, Certificate will be delivered to the applicant through postal or in person as per the applicable norms.
#The whole process of issuing the Senior Citizen Certificate will take 7 working days. 
'''Apply Through CSC'''
#To Apply for Senior Citizen Certificate, the applicant has to approach respective “CSC” centre [https://www.apnacsconline.in/csc-locator/sikkim/ link]
#*NOTE: The applicant has to select state, district and block name from the drop-down menu, or the applicant has to click on their respective district to find nearby centres.
#Please visit the centre and consult with the centre operator for your requirement.
#If the operator issues an application form, then collect it and pay the requisite fee. Please complete the application form.
#Now, submit the completed application along with the required documents as per the “Required Documents” section of this page. It is advised to take the documents in original to the kiosk for scanning purposes.
#The operator will process the application online. On successful submission, the applicant will receive an application number as acknowledgement. The applicant will also get a transaction number as a text message on their registered mobile number.
#Applicant has to make necessary payment as centre operator quotes and don’t forget to take the receipt.
#This application will be forwarded to the respective department for further processing.
#”SMS” triggered update on application status will be sent to the applicant’s mobile. Please keep track of the notification.
#The submitted application will be processed by the department. A designated authority (supply officer) will verify the submitted documents and inspect the area of the applicant to clarify the applicant’s details.
#Based on the outcome of the above-mentioned steps and other internal processing, the designated issuing authority will decide on the issuance of the Certificate.
#The status, viz. Approval or Rejection will be conveyed to the applicant through an “SMS” or applicable norms.
 

==Required Documents==
*Application form.
*Two photographs of the applicant.
*Aadhaar card
*ID card of the applicant (Pension book/ School certificate/ Identity Card issued by competent authority OR Bank passbook with photo)
*Residential Proof(Ration cards/Valid Passport/Voter ID card)
*Pan card ( For Monthly Pension above Rs.15,000 per month)
*Birth certificate / document to prove the age
*Residence certificate issued by Competent Authority for the said period as required.

==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''Land Revenue & Disaster Management Department''': 
Manan Bhawan, Gangtok, Sikkim 737101 
Contact No: 096477 81565 
email: ccs-lr-sik@nic.in 
Link for contact information: [http://www.sikkimlrdm.gov.in/lrd/ContactUs.html website]

==Eligibility==
*Applicant should be citizen of India.
*Applicant should be above the age of 60

==Fees==
*Authorities will provide fee details while applying in person.

==Validity==
Senior Citizen certificate is valid for rest of life.

==Documents to Use==
Please attach documents which can be used by people who would like to follow this procedure.
==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents which would help other people who would like to follow this procedure.

==Processing Time==
7 working days

==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type="website">video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the "&" inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M" Video ID is "Y0US7oR_t3M".

==Instructions==
Get the senior citizen certificate from the concerned circle officer or DC office.

==Required Information==
Following are the required information to apply for the senior citizen certificate 
*Age of the applicant
*Ration card details

==Need for the Document==

*The Government of India provides facilities for citizens above the age of 60 years. In order to avail those facilities one has to get the certificate.
*The senior citizen certificate will allow the holder to receive numerous benefits like discounts in Railways, Flights and other benefits from the government.

==Information which might help==
*Without cross signature(half on paper and half on photograph) and signature on undertaking, the application will be rejected
*One has to produce the card to prove the authorities whenever asked for. So, this card must be carried always. 
'''NOTE''' : It is a punishable offense to try with fraudulent documents to get a Senior citizen certificate

==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

==External Links==
Place some external links which might help.

==Others==
More information which might help people.

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