Name change (addition of surname) tamilnadu
Christopher
(Querist) 06 March 2015
This query is : Resolved
Dear Experts,
I am Christopher A, from Coimbatore. I want to add a last name to my name, so my name will read as "Last Name" "First Name" "Father's Name"; which is the format as practiced in rest of India. I believe it is possible, but can u please advice on the pro's and con's of doing so. (I am changing my name for purely practical reasons)
I belong to the Devanger caste, which is deemed as an OBC in TN, but not in rest of India. Would changing my last name have any effect on the benefits that may due to the OBC status? I have never been able to utilize the benefits of the caste status till now
In the Proforma-1, the space has been provided only for entering initials. Where can I enter the new Last Name in the form?
Though I lived a major part of my youth in Mumbai hence school leaving certificate etc. is of Maharashtra board. My family has now shifted to Coimbatore, but my name is not there in the family ration card, as I do not know which city i would be settled in. Would this pose a problem in the name change? Of note, my birth certificate was in Coimbatore.
Awaiting your response.
Warm Regards,
Christopher
Isaac Gabriel
(Expert) 06 March 2015
Name change could be done by publication in Gazette.It will not affect the obc status.for inclusion of name in the ration card,approach the Taluk supply officer of your area.
Dr J C Vashista
(Expert) 08 March 2015
Get an affidavit sworn and published in two newspapers i.e., one in local and other in national (English)followed by gazette publication.
Well advised by expert Mr. Isaac Gabriel it will not affect your OBC status.
T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate
(Expert) 10 March 2015
This is a procedure to be followed for change of name. By changing the name you will not lose the privileges meant and provided for your community by the government. The procedure for change of name is to publish the change of name in a column of the press release, prepare an affidavit to this effect and get it duly witnessed and notarised, along with the newspaper copy and this affidavit, you may apply for gazette publication for change of name with the government press, whose address can be had online by browsing the internet, follow the procedures meant for it and get your job done. You dont require assistance of an advocate or broker if you can understand the procedures yourself.
