To get certificate for Economically Weaker Section (EWS), one has to fulfill following criteria-
1. Persons who are not covered under the scheme of reservation for SC, ST and OBC and whose family has gross annual income below Rs 8 lakh (Rupees eight lakh only) are to be identified as EWSs for benefit of reservation. Income shall also include income from all sources i.e. salary, agriculture, business, profession, etc. for the financial year prior to the year of application.
2. Also persons whose family owns or possesses any of the following assets shall be excluded from being identified as EWS, irrespective of the family income:-
a) 5 acres of agricultural land and above
b) Residential at of 1000 sq ft. and above
c) Residential plot of 100 sq. yards and above in notified municipalities
d) Residential, plot of 200 sq. yards and above in areas other than the notified municipalities.
3. The property held by a “Family” in different locations or different places/cities would be clubbed while applying the land. or property holding test to determine EWS status.