Citizens are required to take affidavit(s) for various needs but legal understanding about the Affidavit is less. This presentation shall prepare them to be ready to take affidavit. Remember Affidavit is not as simple as making a telephone call. Follow the process.

1. Welcome to Awareness Session on
AFFIDAVITAFFIDAVIT
…….. SimplifiedSimplified
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3. AN AFFIDAVIT – What is it?AN AFFIDAVIT – What is it?
An affidavit is a declaration of certain facts made in
writing by a person.
An affidavit is a sworn written statement used mainly to
support application(s) and in certain circumstances, as
evidence in court matters. It can be a statement or a
declaration on oath.
A person who makes the affidavit must swear or affirm
that the contents are true before a person authorized to
take oath.
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4. AFFIDAVITAFFIDAVIT
THREE (3) IMPORTANT STEPS FOR AN AFFIDAVIT:
1)Purchase of Stamp Paper from Stamp Vendor
2)Drafting of an Affidavit
3)Administration of OATH and / or affirmation.
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5. 1. PURCHASE OF STAMP PAPER
Below particulars are required:
1) Name of Deponent (Person who is taking affidavit)
2) Complete address, age, mobile number of Deponent
3) Purpose for purchasing stamp
4) Which office has requisitioned affidavit (if applicable)
5) Language of the affidavit
6) Value of stamp paper (Rs. 100 or more)
7) Stamp paper is available at Treasury office, Collectorate Premises, Society of
Advocates, Court Premises, Any stamp vendor officially authorized to sell.
8) Purchaser and / or his-her representative is required to make signature in the
stamp register at the time of purchase of stamp.
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6. 2. DRAFTING OF AN AFFIDAVIT
Drafting is not a Cut Paste Job:
1) Heading must include name of Deponent
2) Three parts – (a) Introduction (b) Body (c) Signing Clause
3) Must be divided into consecutively numbered
paragraphs
4) Special care in cases of blind and illiterate
5) Numbering and mention of pages and Annexure
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7. 3. Where to Register the Affidavit
• Before any court or magistrate
• Public Notary duly appointed by GOI
• Tahsildar office in respective Taluka (Tehsil) office
• Any officer or other person appointed by HC / court /
Government / Commissioner of Oath
• Commanding officer of any military, naval or air force
station or ship (within limits of the station), etc.
Note: Government of India (GOI) appoints NOTARY for a term of 5
(five) years. Notary must have valid and in force Certificate of
Practice.
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8. VARIOUS TYPES OF AFFIDAVITS
1.1. Affidavit with the application for change of name in theAffidavit with the application for change of name in the
certificatecertificate
2.2. Affidavit for change in nameAffidavit for change in name
3.3. Affidavit for gap yearAffidavit for gap year
4.4. Affidavit for proof of date of birth by illiterate personAffidavit for proof of date of birth by illiterate person
5.5. Affidavit to be submitted by the subscriber as proof of identityAffidavit to be submitted by the subscriber as proof of identity
6.6. Affidavit for applying for electricity connectionAffidavit for applying for electricity connection
7.7. Affidavit for applying for passportAffidavit for applying for passport
8.8. Affidavit for vehicle purchaseAffidavit for vehicle purchase
9.9. Affidavit for transfer of ownership of vehicleAffidavit for transfer of ownership of vehicle
10.10. Affidavit in connection with the business of sale of goods onAffidavit in connection with the business of sale of goods on
commissioncommission
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9. VARIOUS TYPES OF AFFIDAVITS
11.11. Affidavit for loss of share certificatesAffidavit for loss of share certificates
12.12. Affidavit for transmission of shares without producing probate/Affidavit for transmission of shares without producing probate/
succession certificate/letters of administrationsuccession certificate/letters of administration
13.13. Affidavit for claiming privilege for producing documentsAffidavit for claiming privilege for producing documents
14.14. Affidavit in the matter of filing objection for wrong inclusion ofAffidavit in the matter of filing objection for wrong inclusion of
assets belonging to othersassets belonging to others
15.15. Affidavit with the application objecting to the notice to vacateAffidavit with the application objecting to the notice to vacate
the premises occupied by the landlordthe premises occupied by the landlord
16.16. Affidavit in support of petition for divorce within a period ofAffidavit in support of petition for divorce within a period of
one year of marriageone year of marriage
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10. VARIOUS TYPES OF AFFIDAVITS
17.17. Affidavit for the declaration of legal heirs of deceasedAffidavit for the declaration of legal heirs of deceased
employee for claiming provident fund and otheremployee for claiming provident fund and other
superannuation duessuperannuation dues
18.18. Affidavit by widow family pensioner at the time of receivingAffidavit by widow family pensioner at the time of receiving
first pensionfirst pension
19.19. Affidavit for obtaining death certificateAffidavit for obtaining death certificate
20.20. Affidavit for Income ProofAffidavit for Income Proof
21.21. Affidavit of legal heirs for substitutionAffidavit of legal heirs for substitution
22.22. Affidavit with the application for the registration of the will,Affidavit with the application for the registration of the will,
after the death of the testatorafter the death of the testator
23.23. Affidavit for establishment of unit in SEZAffidavit for establishment of unit in SEZ
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11. VARIOUS TYPES OF AFFIDAVITS
24.24. Affidavit for compromising of debt repaymentAffidavit for compromising of debt repayment
25.25. Affidavit in respect of purchase of plot/house/siteAffidavit in respect of purchase of plot/house/site
26.26. Affidavit informing sales-tax officer about the closure ofAffidavit informing sales-tax officer about the closure of
businessbusiness
27.27. Affidavit with the Application for Issue of Commission for theAffidavit with the Application for Issue of Commission for the
Evidence of a Pardanashin LadyEvidence of a Pardanashin Lady
28.28. Affidavit to be Submitted with a Writ PetitionAffidavit to be Submitted with a Writ Petition
29.29. Affidavit under section 226(3) of the Income-Tax Act, 1961Affidavit under section 226(3) of the Income-Tax Act, 1961
30.30. Affidavit under Rule 10, Income-tax Appellate Tribunal Rules,Affidavit under Rule 10, Income-tax Appellate Tribunal Rules,
19631963
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12. VARIOUS TYPES OF AFFIDAVITS
31.31. Affidavit for the condonation of delay in filing the appeal beforeAffidavit for the condonation of delay in filing the appeal before
the Income-tax Appellate Tribunalthe Income-tax Appellate Tribunal
32.32. Affidavit before Sales-tax Officer objecting for the inclusion ofAffidavit before Sales-tax Officer objecting for the inclusion of
some other businesssome other business
33.33. Affidavit in reply to the notice for non-production of accountAffidavit in reply to the notice for non-production of account
books to the Sales-tax Inspectorbooks to the Sales-tax Inspector
34.34. Affidavit for the Issue of Duplicate Share Certificates of aAffidavit for the Issue of Duplicate Share Certificates of a
Public Limited CompanyPublic Limited Company
35.35. Affidavit by Legal Heirs of Deceased Shareholder forAffidavit by Legal Heirs of Deceased Shareholder for
Transmission of SharesTransmission of Shares
36.36. Affidavit to be furnished to the Registrar of Marriages underAffidavit to be furnished to the Registrar of Marriages under
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
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13. VARIOUS TYPES OF AFFIDAVITS
37.37. Affidavit with the Application for Amending the Wealth-TaxAffidavit with the Application for Amending the Wealth-Tax
ReturnReturn
38.38. Affidavit for claiming exemption under section 5(1)(v) Wealth-Affidavit for claiming exemption under section 5(1)(v) Wealth-
tax Act, 1957tax Act, 1957
39.39. Evidential Affidavit before Consumer ForumEvidential Affidavit before Consumer Forum
40.40. Affidavit for Loan Availed for Investment in UnitAffidavit for Loan Availed for Investment in Unit
41.41. Affidavit for loan availed by employee from companyAffidavit for loan availed by employee from company
42.42. Affidavit for Financial GuaranteeAffidavit for Financial Guarantee
43.43. Affidavit for Financial Guarantee by EmployerAffidavit for Financial Guarantee by Employer
……………………………………and many moreand many more
Caution: Filing of false affidavit or making false statement onCaution: Filing of false affidavit or making false statement on
OATH is punishable.OATH is punishable.
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This presentation is for Legal Awareness Purposes only.This presentation is for Legal Awareness Purposes only.