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Bengal Government orders re-verification of caste certificates issued since 2011
West Bengal has decided to re-verify all caste certificates issued since 2011. The State Backward Classes Welfare Department issued directives to district magistrates to begin the process amid allegations of irregularities under the previous regime. The state minister and officials say many fake and irregular SC, ST and OBC certificates were issued, with action promised against responsible officials.
Why It Matters
The move aims to curb potential fraud in certificate issuance and ensure benefits reach legitimate recipients, reflecting ongoing scrutiny of past governance and public welfare programs.
Timeline
3 Events
Article reporting the development published
May 16, 2026
The article detailing the government's re-verification decision and related statements was published on May 16, 2026 at 12:41 pm IST.
Minister Kshudiram Tudu cites fake certificates and pledges action
May 15, 2026
State Tribal Development and Backward Classes Welfare Minister Kshudiram Tudu said many fake and irregular SC, ST and OBC certificates were issued during the previous regime, and that strict action would be taken against officials under whose supervision such certificates were issued.
WB government orders re-verification of caste certificates since 2011; letters sent to district magistrates
May 15, 2026
The West Bengal government decided to conduct re-verification of all caste certificates issued in the state since 2011. A senior bureaucrat said the decision was announced on Friday, May 15, 2026. The State Backward Classes Welfare Department issued letters to all district magistrates directing them to begin the re-verification process. This move comes amid repeated allegations of corruption and irregularities in certificate issuance during the tenure of the previous regime.