If you had deposited money in Sahara, but you have not received that money back yet, then you can take the help of CRCS-Sahara Refund Portal launched by the Central Government. People who have deposited their money in Sahar Group Cooperative Societies can claim for the refund of their deposits with the help of this portal. Earlier one could apply on this portal only for up to Rs 10,000 , but now in the second phase one can apply for up to Rs 19,999 . If you are also a depositor and want to check Sahara India Refund List Status (2024 ) or want to claim for refund, then know what is the whole process:
How to register on Sahara India Refund?
According to Sahara Refund Portal, re-submission is now being accepted for Rs 19,999. Please note that resubmitted claims will be processed within 45 working days. Also, the date for other claims will be announced soon. To register on Sahara India Refund Portal, you have to follow the steps given below:
Step-1: For Sahara India Refund, you will have to visit CRCS-Sahara Refund portal ( https://mocrefund.crcs.gov.in/depositor/#/home
). Step-2: Here you will get the option of depositor registration for registration . You have to click on it.
Step-3: For registration, you will have to enter the last 4 digits of the Aadhaar number and the mobile number linked to the Aadhaar card .
Step-4: Now after entering the captcha you have to click on Get OTP . After this, OTP will come on your register number, with the help of which you will have to verify. After this the registration process will be completed.
How to apply for Sahara India refund
After registering on Sahara Refund Portal, you will have to login. For re-submission, the steps given below have to be followed:
Step-1: After going to the login page, you will have to enter the CRN number . After this you will have to validate through OTP after entering the captcha code . Then you have to accept the conditions of UIDAI .
Step-2: After this you will have to navigate to the page containing personal details . After entering personal details here, you will have to complete e-KYC verification . OTP will have to be entered for e-KYC verification .
Step-3: Now you have to go to the Claims details page . You can have clams here. You can also edit the clams. Finally the updated details have to be submitted here.
Step-4: Now go to the document upload section and upload all the necessary documents here . Then proceed after upload.
Step-5: Now the re-submission form will be generated. After downloading this form, take its print out. Then it will have to be uploaded again after adding photo and signature . Then click on OK Proceed button. Step-6: Submission details will have to be verified on the Acknowledgment and Receipt Page. In this way you can claim for Sahara refund. Let us tell you that the acknowledgment number is also sent to your register number through SMS to confirm the submission . Step-7: If everything goes well, the refund process will be completed within 45 working days . The money will be transferred directly to your bank account.
Documents required for Sahara India refund
The following documents will be required for Sahara India refund:
- Details of co-operative society
- membership number
- receipt number
- deposit proof
- PAN Card (if the amount claimed is more than Rs 50,000)
- Aadhar card
How to Check Sahara Refund Application Status
To check Sahara Refund Application Status Check, you have to follow the steps given below:
Step-1: After visiting CRCS-Sahara Refund portal ( https://mocrefund.crcs.gov.in/depositor/#/home ) for Sahara India Refund, you will get the option of Depositor Registration . After registering here, you will have to login.
Step-2: After login, you will see the option of Application Status . After clicking on Sahara Refund Application Status Check, you will be able to check the status.
What is the helpline number for CRCS refund?
The helpline numbers for four societies of Sahara Group namely Hamara India Credit Cooperative Society Limited, Kolkata, Sahara Credit Cooperative Society Limited, Lucknow, Saharan Universal Multipurpose Society Limited, Bhopal and Stars Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited, Hyderabad are 0522-6937100, 0522-3108400 . , 0522-6931000, 08069208210 .
Questions and Answers (FAQs)
What is CRCS Refund Portal?
crcs Sahara Refund Portal is an online platform designed for refund of depositors in Sahara Group as per the order of Supreme Court dated 29th March 2023.
Who are eligible for refund through CRCS Sahara Refund Portal?
Four societies of Sahara Group are eligible for refund from the refund portal, which are as follows:
- Hamara India Credit Cooperative Society Limited, Kolkata
- Sahara Credit Cooperative Society Limited, Lucknow
- Saharan Universal Multipurpose Society Limited, Bhopal
- Stars Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited, Hyderabad
Are mobile number and bank account linked to Aadhaar necessary?
Yes, it is mandatory for the depositor to have a mobile number linked to Aadhaar and a bank account linked to Aadhaar. Without this, refund cannot be claimed on the portal.
Can depositors upload documents in any file format?
Depositors can upload documents in PDF, JPEG, PNG, JPEG2 format.
What should a depositor do if he has more than one account?
In such a situation the depositor will have to fill only one claim application for all. However, the depositor will have to scan and upload the original Certificate of Deposit (CD) or passbook separately for all his accounts.
How will the depositor know whether the claim request has been approved or not?
The depositor will receive a notification in this regard through SMS or email.