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West Bengal orders re-verification of caste certificates issued since 2011

West Bengal authorities are re-verifying caste certificates issued since 2011. This includes nearly 1.69 crore certificates covering Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes. The directive follows concerns about the authenticity of some certificates. Issuing authorities must follow norms. Legal action awaits those found to have issued certificates improperly.

16 May 2026 11:20 am