TNPDS Smart Card Download: Registration, Status, Change Card, Complaint

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Smart Ration Card Status | TNPDS Smart Ration Card Application Form | TNPDS Smart Ration Card Apply Online

We all know that the Tamil Nadu government has started the digitalization of the ration card. The application of the TNPDS Ration Card is also submitted through online mode and the distribution is also done through online mode. Today under this article, we will share step by step procedure through which you apply for the digital ration card in Tamil Nadu State. We will also share step by step procedure through which you can check the status of your smart Ration card online. In this article, we will share the specifications of the digital ration card in Tamilnadu state.

TNPDS Ration Card Conversion Of Sugar Into Rice

There are around 5, 80,298 ration card holders in Tamil Nadu. The Ration cardholders have requested the Government of Tamil Nadu to convert their sugar option family cards into rice option cards. The Government of Tamil Nadu has decided to grant this request of people and convert sugar opted family cards into rice opted ration cards. So all those citizens of Tamil Nadu who have previously opted for sugar can now opt for rice.

  • For this purpose, the cardholders are required to download the application form from the official portal and submit it to the local official between 5 December 2020 to 20 December 2020.
  • All those candidates who will submit the application are required to attach all the important documents along with the photocopy of the existing ration card.
  • Last year in November 2019 the Government of Tamil Nadu had made a similar statement asking the citizens to convert their ration card. A large number of cardholders at that time also had submitted an application to convert their ration cards.

Tamil Nadu Digital Ration Card

There are four types of digital ration cards available for residents of Tamilnadu State. The list of different types of ration card is given below:-

  • Light Green cards are issued for rice and other commodities from the Fair Price Shops (FPS).
  • White cards are issued for extra 3kg sugar over the prescribed quota.
  • No commodity card is issued to the people who are not entitled to draw any commodity from ration shops
  • Khaki cards are issued to the police personnel up to the rank of inspectors.

Details About TNPDS Smart Ration Card

Name

Ration Card

Beneficiaries n

Residents of Tamil Nadu

Launched by

Tamil Nadu PDS

Official Website

https://www.tnpds.gov.in/

Objective

Distribution Of Ration Card

Objectives Of Tamil Nadu Digital Ration Card

The following objectives will be fulfilled by the inauguration of the smart ration card in Tamilnadu:-

  • The implementation of the fraudulent practices will be prevented.
  • The information of the resident will be authentic.
  • The conversion will prevent paper costs.
  • Printing and distribution costs of the ration cards will be prevented.
  • The online distribution of the ration card will be less time-consuming.
  • The residents will now just have to apply for a ration card online which will be beneficial and happen with much less difficulty.
  • The process of implementing a digital ration card will provide transparency to the residents.

Important Documents

The following documents are required while applying for the digital ration card in Tamilnadu:-

  • Aadhar Card
  • Pan Card
  • Recent Size Photography Pass
  • Bank passbook
  • Caste/Category certificate
  • Income certificate
  • Electricity bill

TNPDS Ration Card Online Application Form

To apply for the digital Ration card via online mode, you need to follow the simple steps given below:-

  • Click on the smart card application option present on the home page.
  • Click on the direct link given here
  • Register yourself at the portal.
  • Fill the application form by providing all the basic details.
  • Attach all the asked documents.
  • Add family member details, gas connection details, and declaration
  • Click on Submit
  • A reference number will be generated.
  • Keep safe for future use.

TNPDS Application Procedure By Ration Shop (Offline)

If you are not able to apply for the card via online mode then you can follow the simple steps by visiting the ration shop:-

  • First, visit the respective ration shop.
  • From the shop, collect the application form.
  • You can also download it online.
  • Fill up the application form.
  • Attach all the asked documents.
  • Submit the form at the concerned department
  • A reference number will be generated.
  • Keep safe for future use.

Application Procedure By Mobile App

You can also download a Play Store app and apply for the card through the mobile application. The link for the app is given below:-

Procedure To Add Member

  • First of all, you have to go to the official website of the department of food supply and consumer protection, the government of Tamil Nadu

  • The home page will open before you
  • On the homepage, you are required to click on add member

  • Now a new page will open in front of you where you have to enter your registered mobile number and captcha code
  • After that, you have to click on the login.
  • Now a new form will open before you where you have to enter all the required details
  • After that, you have to attach all the important documents
  • Now you have to click on submit

Procedure To Change The Address

  • Go to the official website of the department of food supply and consumer protection, the government of Tamil Nadu
  • The home page will open before you
  • on the homepage, you are required to click on to change address

  • Now you have to the login to the portal by entering the registered mobile number and captcha code
  • After that, you have to enter all the required details
  • Now upload all the important documents
  • After that click on submit

Change The Head Of The Family

  • Visit the official website of the department of food supply and consumer protection, the government of Tamil Nadu
  • The home page will open before you
  • On the homepage, you are required to click on change the head of the family

  • Now you have to log in on the portal by entering the details in the login form
  • After that, you have to fill the required details
  • Attach the required documents
  • Now click on submit.

Remove The Family Member

  • First of all, you have to go to the official website of the department of food supply and consumer protection, the government of Tamil Nadu
  • The home page will open before you
  • Now you have to click on remove the family member

  • Now you have to log in on the portal by entering your registered mobile number and captcha code
  • After that, a new form will open before you where you have to enter all the required details
  • Now you have to upload the required documents
  • Click on submit

Search TNPDS Smart Ration Card Status

To check the application status of your Tamilnadu smart ration card, you can follow the simple steps given below:-

  • First, visit the official website of TNPDS
  • On the homepage, click on the Application status option.

  • Or visit the link given here
  • A new web page will appear on the screen.
  • Enter your registration number.
  • Click on the submit button.
  • The application status will appear on your screen.

Process To Register Complaint

To file any complaint in the Tamil Nadu Public Distribution system portal, you need to follow the simple steps given below:-

  • First, visit the official website here.
  • On the homepage, click on “Register a complaint” option

  • Enter the following-
  • Name
  • Mobile no.
  • Email
  • Description of the complaint
  • Click on submit
  • Direct link to file a complaint
  • Now Submit your Complaint

Procedure To Reprint Smart Card Status

  • On the opened page enter your registered mobile number and captcha code
  • Select submit option and select view ration card status link
  • The Status will appear, take a print out by giving the command

Procedure To Make Changes In Your Ration Card

  • To make changes in your smart card, you need to open the official website
  • On the home page select the option as per the change you want to make available on the right-hand side
  • On the opened page enter your registered mobile number and captcha code
  • Select the submit option and select the change as you want to make
  • Provide the correct information as asked on the screen
  • Upload the supportive documents of the information (if necessary)
  • Submit the request by click the submit option after reviewing the information

Check Card Related Service Request Status

  • To check the card related service request status, you need to open the official website
  • 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

Procedure to Apply For Duplicate Electronic Family Card

  • After that, you need to enter your registered mobile number and captcha code
  • Now a form will be open in front of you
  • You have to enter all the required details in this form and attach all the necessary document
  • Now you need to click on submit
  • In this way, you can apply for a duplicate electronic family card

Important Links To Track TNPDS Ration Card Tamil Nadu

Given below are some direct links through which you can perform desired actions:-

Citizen login

Login

Department login

Login

TN Smart Ration Card Online Registration

Apply Here

TN Smart Ration card status

Check Here

Send Feedback/complain

Send Here

Corrections of Details (Name, Age, etc.,) in smart ration card

Click Here

 Status of Request

Click Here

 Add Member in card

Click Here

Change Sugar Card to Rice Card

Click Here

 Change of Address in card

Click Here

 Family Head Member Change

Click Here

 Remove Family Member from the ration card

Click Here

Card Surrender / Cancellation for ration card

Click Here

 Card Related Service Request Status

Click Here

Helpdesk Contact Number

For any query related to the smart card you may contact on 1967 or 1800-425-5901. Please send the code to 9773904050 from their 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 of payment amount

Conclusion

Through this article, we have covered all the information regarding TNPDS Smart Ration Card. If you are still facing any problem then you can contact the helpline number or can even write an email to the department of food supply and consumer protection, Government of Tamilnadu. The helpline number and email ID is as follows:-

 

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