Amid reports of some Tahsildars compelling legal heir certificate applicants to contribute to the Flag Day Fund or similar funds, the Revenue and Disaster Management Department has asked the Collectors to ensure that the certificates are issued “promptly within the prescribed time limit” and “without delay”.
The Department issues 27 types of documents online after an online system was launched in 2015 for issuing community certificates. During 2024-25, nearly 87 lakh certificates were issued. In the last four years, about 3.44 crore certificates had been issued. It is offering e-sevai services in all districts in collaboration with Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency (TNeGA).
