Bihar: ‘Dogesh Babu' Applies For Residence Certificate In Nawada, DM Orders Action

In a strange incident, a canine named ‘Dogesh Babu' has applied for a residence certificate in Bihar’s Nawada district. The application, dated July 29, has a picture of a furry dog, with parents named "dogesh ke papa" and "dogesh ki mummy". 

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"Copy cats...or rather I should say Copy dogs, tried applying for a residence certificate from Sirdala, Rajauli...were caught in the act. FIR being registered for lame and stale attempt...," District Magistrate of Nawada, Ravi Prakash wrote on his X handle, sharing a screenshot of the application.

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Under the Bihar Right To Public Service Act, people can apply online for a residence certificate, which is issued by the official concerned after due verification. The special intensive revision of electoral rolls is said to have caused a spurt in applications for residence certificate, which is among 11 documents accepted by the Election Commission, a bone of contention before the Supreme Court, which has been of the view that more commonly available proofs of identity, like Aadhaar card and ration card, be also made admissible.

(With Agency Inputs)