
Arunachal Pradesh Legal Heir Certificate
A legal heir is a person who is determined to succeed in the estate of a person who died unexpectedly without a will. Legal heir certificate is mandatory to create a relationship between the legal heir and the deceased, especially when a nominee is not mentioned. In this article, we look at the procedure for obtaining Arunachal Pradesh legal heir certificate.Who can be the legal heirs?
Following person are eligible to get legal heir certificate under Indian laws:- Spouse of the deceased
- Son of the deceased
- Daughter of the deceased
- Father of the deceased.
- Mother of the deceased
Purpose of the Certificate
An individual obtains a legal heir certificate mainly to claim the benefits of a serving or retired employee or pension in case of a government employee who passed away. Besides the beneficiaries, certain other responsibilities of the dead person are also transferred to the legal heir such as filing ITR, transfer of patta, telephone/electricity connection etc. However, the legal heir certificate has a limited utility while transferring the property, transaction with financial institutions, in any court litigation cases. In that case, the legal heir certificate is not valid, and the succession certificate takes the role.Legal heir Certificate vs Succession Certificate
Legal heir certificate is not the ultimate document to determine the legal heirs of the deceased person whereas the succession certificate resolves to identify the rightful heir for the transfer of property if the nominee is not selected or there is no valid will. The Tahsildar of the district will issue legal heir certificate whereas the civil court will issue the Succession Certificate.Attributes of Legal Heir Certificate
Legal Heir Certificate specifies the name of the legal heir, the relationship of the heir with the deceased, age, and marital status of surviving family members.Documents Required
To obtain the legal heir certificate, submit the following document:- Death Certificate of deceased in original
- Verification letter of Parents by Head of the Department, Government of Arunachal Pradesh stating the relationship (Government)
- Parents’ ST Certificate/ Birth Certificate (Non-Government)
- Self-undertaking/Affidavit from Local Executive Magistrate
- Identity proof of the applicant(Voter ID/PAN/Aadhar/Passport/Driving License)
- Residence proofs of all Legal Heirs
- Passport size photograph of the applicant
Validity
The validity of the certificate extends for a lifetime.Government Fees
The charges to get a legal heir certificate include a court fee of Rs 20 for the affidavit and Rs 2 stamp. Note: Person belonging to SC/ST does not require to pay the stamp fee.Processing Time
For processing application accounts to 15 to 30 days, excluding the government holidays. In case of delay in the issuance, the applicant can approach the Tahsildar through a lawyer. On further delay, the applicant can contact the concerned sub-collector or RDO.Application Procedure
The applicant can apply either online or offline for acquiring the legal heir certificate in Arunachal Pradesh.Online Process:
The person can apply online in the following modes.- Common Service Centers
- Self-online mode
- In Kiosks




Offline Process:
The applicant can apply offline by visiting the Jan Suvidha Kendra Offices. The applicant should carry the necessary documents to be attached to the office and collect the application form the officer. The applicant should fill the form properly and must submit together with the prescribed document affixing the photographs. Then the Fee should be made therein. The processing of the application is the same as the online process. On successful processing, the applicant can obtain the certificate from the Tehsildar from the taluk, revenue Mandal officers or talukdars.Track Application Status
The applicant can track the application status by clicking the link ‘Tracking’ on the home page. [caption id="attachment_56422" align="aligncenter" width="963"]
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