The Telangana government has decided to constitute the Telangana Family Register and launch the Telangana Family Register Certificate as a new citizen service on the MeeSeva platform, the Revenue Department confirmed on 27 July. The move aims to provide citizens with a standardised, electronically maintained record of family composition for accessing government services.

What the Family Register Contains

The state-wide register will be maintained in electronic form and will include the family register identification number (linked to the ration card number), name of the head of the family, names and relationships of all members, age, date of birth, gender, Aadhaar number of each member, and the family's present address. The data structure is designed to ensure uniformity in verification across departments.

How Citizens Can Apply

Residents may apply for a copy of their Family Register Certificate through any MeeSeva Centre, the MeeSeva online portal, or the MeeSeva mobile application. The service charge is ₹62, and the certificate is to be delivered within two working days from the date of application receipt, according to the Government Order (GO).

Why the Government Acted

According to the GO, the decision followed a careful examination of difficulties faced by citizens in producing authenticated records of family composition when availing various government schemes and services. The absence of a single, reliable document had reportedly caused delays and complications for applicants across welfare programmes. This initiative is part of a broader push by the Telangana government to digitise citizen-facing services through the MeeSeva infrastructure.

Political Welcome and Background

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President and Hyderabad Member of Parliament Asaduddin Owaisi welcomed the decision. In a post on X, Owaisi said he had made a representation to the government along with Faheem Qureshi, Vice Chairman and President of the Telangana Minorities Residential Educational Institutions Society (TMREIS). 'The certificate is one of the 12 acceptable documents under the Special Intensive Revision. It will benefit many poor and undocumented people if they receive notice. I hope this facility is used by the people. I thank the state government for its timely decision,' Owaisi said. The certificate's inclusion among the 12 documents accepted under the Special Intensive Revision is expected to be particularly significant for marginalised and undocumented residents seeking to establish their identity and residency.

What Comes Next

With the Revenue Department's orders in place, MeeSeva centres across Telangana are expected to begin offering the service in line with the GO's timelines. The digitised register could also serve as a foundational document for future welfare scheme enrolments, reducing duplication and fraud in beneficiary lists.