The Government of Andhra Pradesh has updated the Rice Card Member Deletion service by adding new options for deleting members due to migration, in addition to the existing option for deleting deceased members.
Citizens can now remove individuals from their Rice Cards if they have permanently moved to another state or country due to got married, or taken up employment or education outside Andhra Pradesh.
This guide explains how to delete a member from the Rice Card using the AP Seva Portal, including eligibility criteria, required documents, and a step-by-step application process.
What is the AP Rice Card Member Deletion Service?
The Member Deletion in Rice Card Service allows Andhra Pradesh residents to remove a member from their rice card, a critical document for accessing PDS benefits.
Introduced alongside seven existing rice card services (e.g., member addition, address change, card surrender, etc.), this Category B (Cat-B) service is processed through the AP Seva Portal (https://vswsonline.ap.gov.in/) with involvement from a Digital Assistant (DA) and Tahsildar for approval.
Who Can Apply for Member Deletion?
Eligible Circumstances for Member Deletion:
Death-Related Deletion:
- Existing option for deceased family members
- Standard process for removing deceased members from rice cards
Migration-Related Deletion:
When you select "Migration" as the reason for deletion, the system now provides four specific sub-categories:
Types of Migration Reasons for Deletion:
- Marriage: Women who have married someone from another state and relocated permanently
- Employment: Person who has taken a job in another state and established permanent residence there
- Education: Individual moved for higher education and established permanent residence elsewhere
- Others: Family reunification or Medical treatment requiring permanent relocation or Business expansion to other states
Required Documents for Rice Card Member Deletion in Andhra Pradesh
Before applying, keep these documents ready to support your request:
| Purpose | Suggested Documents |
|---|---|
| Death | Death certificate, Aadhaar card of deceased member |
| Migration (Others) | Aadhaar with new address, rental/utility bill |
| Marriage (for women) | Marriage certificate, spouse’s address proof |
| Employment in other state | Offer letter, joining letter, Employee ID card with address |
| Education | College admission letter, student ID, hostel allotment letter |
| Identity verification | Aadhaar card of the member to be deleted |
| Family consent | eKYC of an adult family member on the Rice Card |
| Declaration | Digital declaration via DA on AP Seva Portal |
Note: Although the above-mentioned documents are not officially mandatory, the beneficiary must still provide at least one document as proof to confirm genuine migration and to prevent misuse.
How to Delete a Family Member from Rice Card: Step-by-Step Process
This guide outlines the streamlined process for deleting a migrated person in a Rice Card through the official portal. Follow these steps carefully to ensure a seamless application process.
Process at Sachivalayam:
- DA Login: The Digital Assistant (DA) logs in to the official portal.
- Service Selection: Under “Consumer Affairs and Civil Supplies Services,” the DA selects "Member Deletion in Rice Card."
- Form Submission: The DA enters basic applicant information and advances to the next stage.
- Member Details: The applicant's income, occupation, and the member to be deleted are specified.
- eKYC Authentication: An eKYC (electronic Know Your Customer) verification of an adult family member on the card is conducted.
- Declaration and Payment: The DA submits a formal declaration and completes the 24 rupees payment process.
- Acknowledgment Receipt: A receipt with a unique application T number is generated, which must be preserved for tracking and communication.
Final Review
Once submitted, the application is forwarded directly to the Tahsildar for validation and final approval. This streamlined system is expected to expedite service delivery and minimize bureaucratic overhead.
Approval Process for Rice Card Member Deletion
To make the Rice Card member deletion service faster, the Government of Andhra Pradesh has removed one approval layer from the process.
- Old Process: Digital Assistant → Village Revenue Officer → Tahsildar (3 steps)
- New Process: Digital Assistant → Tahsildar (2 steps)
This change helps citizens get quicker approvals with fewer delays.
Can Migration Be Used to Remove Ineligible Members?
The “Migration” option in the Rice Card Member Deletion service is strictly meant for genuine cases where a person has permanently moved out of Andhra Pradesh to another state or country. This requires proper documentation and verification.
Using the migration option to remove an ineligible or fraudulently added person who still resides in the same household is not allowed and may be treated as misuse or fraud, leading to legal consequences.
Clarification on Misuse of the Migration Option
| Situation | Use Migration Option? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Person has moved permanently out of state | YES | This is the correct use case for the migration option. Select the appropriate sub-reason (Marriage, Employment, Education, Others) and upload valid documents as proof of relocation. This ensures the member is properly removed and avoids benefit duplication in other states. |
| Person still lives in the same house | NO | The migration option does not apply here. If someone is ineligible due to reasons like income changes, death (handled separately), or a government job, contact your local Food and Civil Supplies officer. Using false reasons for deletion is considered a violation of public welfare policy. |
| Person was fraudulently added | Depends | This must be handled through the official grievance process. File a complaint with your local Tahsildar or Civil Supplies office, along with any supporting evidence. Such cases often require departmental investigation and cannot be resolved through the standard deletion workflow. |
Frequently Asked Questions:
Is There Any Age Restriction for Members Being Deleted from a Rice Card?
Ans: No, there is no official age restriction mentioned in the Member Deletion in Rice Card service.
Whether the member is a child, adult, or senior citizen, they can be deleted if the reason is valid.
Whose eKYC is required when deleting a member using the Migration option?
Ans: eKYC must be performed by an adult member who is still listed on the Rice Card after the deletion.
The person being deleted is not required to provide biometric verification, especially since they may have migrated or are no longer available.
For example, if a daughter is being deleted due to marriage, the DA will capture the eKYC of her father, mother, or another adult still in the rice card.
Can I delete "SELF" from the AP Rice Card using the Migration option?
Ans: Yes, you can request deletion of "SELF" from the Andhra Pradesh Rice Card under the "Migration" option—but only if you have permanently migrated outside the state or country.
Can I delete multiple members in one application?
Ans: Yes, you can delete more than one member in a single application under the Rice Card Member Deletion service, provided that each member meets valid deletion criteria such as death or migration.
While submitting the request via the AP Seva Portal, the Digital Assistant (DA) can select multiple members to be deleted.
For each selected member, the appropriate reason must be chosen (e.g., Death, Migration → Marriage/Employment/Education/Others), and supporting documents must be uploaded accordingly.
The application will be processed as a single submission and reviewed by the Tahsildar.
Can I delete all (total) family members from the AP Rice Card using the Migration option?
Ans: No, you cannot delete all members from a Rice Card using the Migration option. At least one adult member must remain on the card
What to Do If the Whole Family Has Migrated?
Ans: If your entire family has permanently moved out of Andhra Pradesh, you should apply for Rice Card surrender, not member deletion.
Conclusion:
The updated Rice Card Member Deletion service in Andhra Pradesh offers greater flexibility for families to maintain accurate household records.
Whether the reason is migration, marriage, education, employment, or the unfortunate loss of a family member, citizens now have a clear and structured process to update their Rice Card through the AP Seva Portal.
By following the prescribed steps, submitting valid documents, and ensuring genuine intent, applicants can complete the process smoothly while staying aligned with government guidelines.