Is my certificate late? Maharashtra Right to Services date calculator
For anyone in Maharashtra waiting on an income or domicile certificate.
Enter the date your complete application was received. For a Maharashtra income or domicile certificate, the time limit is 15 days. The calculator shows the due date, the day a first appeal becomes possible, and the last day to file it. Every rule it uses is listed below with its source.
How to use it
- Pick the certificate you applied for.
- Enter the date on your acknowledgement, when the complete application was received.
- If you have already filed a first appeal, enter that date too.
- Read your dates. Each line names the rule it comes from.
When can I appeal if my certificate is late?
In Maharashtra you can file a first appeal once the 15 day time limit has passed without the certificate or a written rejection. The appeal must be filed within 30 days of the limit running out. A late appeal can be admitted for sufficient cause, up to 90 days.
The rules the calculator uses
| Date | Rule | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate due | 15 days from receipt of the complete application | RTS list on Aaple Sarkar; Act section 5(1) |
| Last day for a first appeal | 30 days after the time limit runs out, or after you receive a rejection. Up to 90 days for sufficient cause | Act section 9(1) |
| First appeal decision | Within 30 days of filing | Act section 9(2) |
| Second appeal | Within 30 days of the first appeal order, or after 45 days from the first appeal if there is no order | Act section 9(3) |
| Third appeal | Within 60 days of the second appeal order | Act section 18(1) |
Calendar days. The Act does not say whether the days are working days, so the calculator counts calendar days. If your last day falls on a holiday, file early. This is a counting aid, not legal advice.
Read the full guide
Documents, fees and the appeal form are in the income certificate guide and the domicile certificate guide. For how time limits work in general, see certificate time limits in India.
Caste certificates are not in the calculator yet, because official pages give two time limits, 21 and 45 days. The caste certificate guide shows both and the appeal dates that fit both.
Quick answers
Does the calculator count working days?
No. It counts calendar days, because the Act does not say the days are working days.
Is my data sent anywhere?
No. The dates stay in your browser. The page counts visits with GoatCounter, which sets no cookies and does not receive the dates you type.
Which certificates does it cover?
Maharashtra income and Age, Nationality and Domicile certificates, both with a 15 day time limit.
Last checked: 26 October 2026, source: https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3b090409688550f3cc93f4ed88ec6cafb/uploads/2024/10/202410091639591852.pdf
All official sources used
- Aaple Sarkar: Right to Services list of notified services, time limits and officers (Revenue Department): https://aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in/en/CommonForm/CitizenServices_RTS (checked 26 October 2026)
- Maharashtra Right to Public Services Act, 2015, official Gazette copy (sections 5, 9, 10, 13 and 18): https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3b090409688550f3cc93f4ed88ec6cafb/uploads/2024/10/202410091639591852.pdf (checked 26 October 2026)
- Maharashtra Right to Public Services Rules, 2016, English Gazette (rules 9 to 12 and 18, Forms II, III and V): https://industry.maharashtra.gov.in/sites/default/files/2025-12/rts_rules_gazette-english_0.pdf (checked 26 October 2026)
- Aaple Sarkar: Fees, Procedure and Document Checklist for Income Certificate (Revenue Department PDF): https://aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in/pdf/Fees,%20Procedure,%20Checklist_Income%20Certificate.pdf (checked 26 October 2026)
- Aaple Sarkar: Fees, Procedure and Document Checklist for Age, Nationality and Domicile Certificate (Revenue Department PDF): https://aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in/pdf/Fees,%20Procedure,%20Checklist_Domicile%20Certificate.pdf (checked 26 October 2026)
Disclaimer. This page is general information to help you apply for a government certificate and follow up if it is late. It is not legal advice, and this site is not affiliated with any government department, Aaple Sarkar or any service centre. Fees, documents and time limits change, so always confirm on the official portal before you act. Each guide links its official sources with the date we checked them.