How to Obtain a Legal Heir Certificate in Manipur

A legal heir certificate is an important document used to establish the relationship of the heirs to a deceased individual, especially when the transfer of benefits such as pension, gratuity, insurance, and provident fund is involved. The certificate contains information about the deceased's heirs, including their names, ages, relationship with the deceased, and the marital status of all surviving family members. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to obtain a legal heir certificate in Manipur.

Eligibility for a Legal Heir Certificate ‍The legal heir certificate can be availed by the wife, child, parents or siblings of the deceased.

Required Information and Documents ‍When applying for a legal heir certificate, the following information must be provided:

• Name of the deceased
• Name of the family members and their relationship with the deceased
• Signature of the applicant
• Date of application
• Residential address

The following documents must be furnished:

• Death certificate of the deceased
• Death certificate of the appointed legal heir (if any)
• Service certificate (if the deceased was a serving employee)
• Pensioner payment slips (if the deceased was a pensioner)
• An affidavit of self-undertaking
• Proof of identity
• Proof of residence
• Proof of Date of Birth of the legal heirs
• Ration card
• Aadhaar Card

Procedure for Obtaining a Legal Heir Certificate ‍Follow these steps to obtain a legal heir certificate:

1. Visit the Respective Offices: Go to the nearest Taluk/Tahsildar office.
2. Obtain the Application Form: The application form can be obtained from the same Taluk office.
3. Enter the Details: Fill out the form with the necessary details.
4. Affix a Court-Fee Stamp: Stick a court fee stamp of Rs.2 on the application (not required for SC/ST applicants).
5. Submit the Form: Submit the filled form to the Taluk office. You will receive two token numbers.
6. Meet the Concerned VAO/RI: Submit your details and a list of ten references for verification to the concerned VAO/RI, and obtain their signature and seal.
7. Submit the Verified Form to the Revenue Inspector: The form signed and sealed by the VAO needs to be submitted to the Revenue Inspector for verification.
8. Submit to the Tahsildar: Finally, submit the verified form to the Tahsildar's office. You will receive a token number.
9. Collect the Certificate: After approximately 16 days, the Tahsildar will issue the legal heir certificate. You can collect it from the Tahsildar’s office.

This guide should help you through the process, ensuring that the benefits of the deceased are rightfully transferred to their legal heirs.