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Some newspapers have reported that after a meeting with officials on Saturday (June 13), Karnataka chief minister D.K. Shivakumar has instructed authorities to immediately provide residence certificates to those who require them for Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

However, according to the list of 11 documents released by the Election Commission (EC), a simple residential certificate is not sufficient. The commission specifically requires a permanent residence certificate (PRC) issued by the competent state authority.

To obtain a residential certificate, documents such as Aadhaar, ration card, electricity/water bills, rental agreements, etc., are usually sufficient.

For a PRC, additional proof is required showing permanent residence in the state for more than six years. This may include long-term ration cards, property records, or evidence of having studied in the state or resided in the state for more than six years.

Only after verification of such documents can the competent authority – a tahsildar or a deputy tahsildar – issue the certificate.

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