Acceptance Of Passport, Aadhar Card And PAN Card As A Valid Document For Age Proof Of Girl Child For Opening Of SSA

The undersigned is directed to say thai this office has received some complaints regarding non acceptance of Passport, Aadhar card and PAN card as a valid document for age proof of girl child for opening of Sukanya Samriddhi Account.

2. The matter was examined and it has been decided by the Competent Authority to accept Passport, Aadhar card and PAN card as a valid document for age proof of girl child for opening of Sukanya Samriddhi Account in case date of birth certificate of girl child is not available. ltis, therefore, requested to circulate this instruction to all field units for information and necessary action.