Thread: BSNL Connection and Proof Documents Problem

I went to apply for BSNL internet connection 500C+ Plan,

My hometown is coimbatore and am studying from a private institute in chennai doing my film making course.

The bsnl people want PHOTO PROOF and RESIDENTIAL PROOF, i dont have these proofs with the present ID, all my license, passport, passbook have my hometown address, even in my institute ID card they have given the hometown address,

what am i to do?

any suggestions please?

Due to security reason, BSNL will demand this ceritificate. I think your photo proof problem will be solved by the ID issued by the local institute. But you have to produce the address proof. I think a cerificate from top administrative official of that locality may solve the problem for address proof.

For further details contact the BSNL authority that, what else is needed.

the issue is i have a photo proof ok, but should that address proof have my name in it? i am in a rented house

I think rental agreement copy will work. Other get a certificate from the landlord.

well my landlord says he cant give any certificates etc... i have one of the most non co-operative owner

can i open a bank ac or would they also ask for residential proof?

Yes - Bank passbook/statement will also work. But then, is the owner allowing you a telephone connection?

he is ok with getting a phone connection

Then it will be better for you take the connection in the name of your owner. I have done this when I was in University study. I have taken a phone connection in the name of my house owner.

Originally Posted by robert_0007

Then it will be better for you take the connection in the name of your owner. I have done this when I was in University study. I have taken a phone connection in the name of my house owner.

Yes - but I doubt whether the owner will comply. saesms has already said that he is not very cooperative. He will have a valid fear that the tenant (saesms) may vacate without paying bills.

the house owner is not present at the residence now

Then the only way left is to produce a certificate from administrative officer. As I think no connection will be activated without proper documents. One more thing is that: - This is BSNL, a semi govt enterprize.

Try to get an address proof from your collage authorities . Before that confirm from BSNL that it is acceptable or not. I've given the certificate issued from my office as residential proof. All these things are totally depends upon local authorities. Copy of bank pass book is also a valid address proof . But for getting bank account u have to produce address proof.

Copy of bank pass book is also a valid address proof . But for getting bank account u have to produce address proof.

thats the problem

can i use my college ID card which has my photo and address as a proof?

its a govt recognized college Loyola chennai

Originally Posted by saesms

can i use my college ID card which has my photo and address as a proof?

its a govt recognized college Loyola chennai

u can do one thing...get transferred your bank account at chennai..for opening an account u can go for a notorised statement that said you are an resident of chennai what they called it a SHAPATH PATRA. go to any lower court near u and that lawyer will give you one notorised form..it may cost you around 100 bucks only...i hope this will work as in my case

can you give me more info on this

Originally Posted by vpsingh1984

u can do one thing...get transferred your bank account at chennai..for opening an account u can go for a notorised statement that said you are an resident of chennai what they called it a SHAPATH PATRA. go to any lower court near u and that lawyer will give you one notorised form..it may cost you around 100 bucks only...i hope this will work as in my case

Originally Posted by saesms

can you give me more info on this

Sure Dude,

It is an affidavit i was talkin abt it can be used to obtain a declaration on a legal document, such as an application for voter registration, that the information provided by the applicant is truthful to the best of the applicant's knowledge. If, after signing such a declaration, the information is found to be deliberately untrue with the intent to deceive, the applicant may face perjury charges(well it is just an information).

in this affidavit please mention that u r a resi at ur current address since ...days and get it duly signed notorised by a lawyer...


For Bank account u can use it agaist ur resi proof all nationalised bank i think accept this. then that Bank pass book will be sufficient to get a BSNL connection.

I have spend 200 to get it done thru a broker if u approach someone directly u may get it done under 100bucks
In my case, for opening an account in SBI...it works

Hope this help