ISSUE OF NEW ECHS SMART CARD

 

ISSUE OF NEW ECHS SMART CARD

Instructions for issue of Smart card have been issued.

Please note that the entire system will soon go online except collection of the new card when each individual will have to visit Station Headquarters to surrender the old card and collect new cards.

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The cost of one Smart Card is Rs. 177/- (inclusive of all taxes) plus transaction charges extra (as applicable). Separate card will be needed for all members. A member having wife and two children will have to spend around Rs.1000 for getting this card.

​Old 16KB Cards will stop working in the new system with effect from 01 Sep 2018.So please update as soon as the system is operational. Applying for new 64 KB cards for 32 KB Cards holders is optional till the year 2020. However, they can also apply to get the benefits of new Smart Card.

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Aadhaar Card number, PAN number, mobile number and e-mail address ​ when applying for new card.  Those who are not having PAN card now, should apply immediately and get one.

The whole system of Smart Card has been made online system from filling of application to payment to verification of applications by Record Offices. The memory of card has been enhanced from 32 to 64 Kbs, accordingly, larger number of transactions, details of medical history including issue of drugs and equipments can now be stored on the card. Any fraudulent cases detected or reported will invite permanent cancellation of ECHS membership and punitive actions.

You should keep the following documents ready for scanning and uploading in the online application form.

1.Discharge book

2.PPO Copy.

3.Death certificate Esm. (In case of Famiy pensioners)

4.Disability Medical Certificate.

5.Old Temporary Slip Copy.

6.Affidavit for Dependent members.

7.Birth Certificate/Matriculation certificates in case of dependent brother/sister.

8.Self attestation for children above 18 years.

9.Receipt of MRO 

10.Bankers Certificate.

11. Proper Photo of all the members.

Priority for issue of smart cards.

1.   Future Retirees.

2.   Temporary slip holders.

3.   16 kb card holders.

4.   32 kb card holders.

5.   Any other category.

     

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