Maharashtra Ration Card Modification Form - Summary
The Maharashtra Ration Card Modification Form is essential for cardholders who need to make changes to their ration card. To modify your ration card, you should visit the Rationing Office in your area. The District Supply Officer and the Tahsildar are responsible for processing modifications of the ration card.
Steps to Modify Your Ration Card
- You can obtain the modification form at your respective office (you may need to pay for it) or create a written/electronically typed application on a plain A4 sheet as instructed. Alternatively, you can download the Application form in PDF using the link below.
- Submit your completed application along with the required documents to the appropriate authority.
- The authorities will check your submitted application and documents, then give you a record number for reference.
- You will receive updates via SMS at various stages, such as the verification date and whether your application is approved or rejected.
- After the ground-level verification is complete, your ration card will be issued within 2–3 weeks or as per the department’s notification.
Required Documents for Ration Card Modification
- Original ration card
- Local Certificate / Election Card / PAN / Driving License / Passport
- Proof of details change in the Ration Card:
- Aadhaar Card for address changes
- Birth Certificate for changes in Date of Birth (DOB)
Eligibility Criteria
- You must be a valid ration cardholder.
- The applicant and their family must be Indian citizens and residents of the state.
- The applicant or their family members must not have any family card from another state in India (if they have one, it must be withdrawn).
- The applicant and their family members must be close relatives.
- Newborns above 5 years can be added.
- Additions for names after marriage are allowed.
Office Locations & Contacts
Office of the Controller of Rationing & Director of Civil Supplies,
Royal Insurance Bldg, 5th Floor,
14 – Jamshedji Tata Road,
Churchgate, Mumbai – 400020.
Ph: 9970151606
More details about the office location are provided in the following link: Address Details
DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND PANCHAYAT RAJ
Bandhkam Bhavan, 25, Mezban Path, Fort,
Ballard Estate, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001
Ph: +91 22060446
e-mail: sec.rdd@maharashtra.gov.in
Download the Maharashtra Ration Card Modification Form in PDF format using the link is given below for a free download.
Maharashtra New Ration Card Application Form – Download PDF