How Can I Claim the Kerala Lottery Prize Money?
Documents required to Claim the Kerala Lottery Prize :
To prove your claim, write your name, address, and sign on the back of the lottery ticket.
A claim form and a self-attested Photostat copy of the ticket’s front and back.
Two photographs (passport size) of the prize-winner officially verified by a Gazetted Officer/Notary.
An official prize money receipt in the required format bearing the winner’s full address and a revenue stamp for ₹1.
Guardianship certification from a reputable agency is required if the award recipient is a minor.
In the event of joint claims, one of the award winners must be permitted to receive the winnings, and a “Joint Declaration” on stamp paper costing ₹ 50 must be filed.
Pan card copy that has been self-attested.
Valid identification proof such as a photocopy of a Ration Card(self-attested), Driving License, Election ID Card, Passport, or any other document.
All required forms can be downloaded from the Kerala lottery website.
2. Kerala lottery prize claim through bank
The Kerala Lottery Prize money may also be collected from Nationalised, Scheduled, or Government Cooperative banks (the usual practice). The winning lottery ticket should be presented to the bank with all the documents mentioned below instead of going directly to the Director of State Lotteries. First is first and write the signature, name, and address of the prize winner on the back side of the tickets.
1. Original Ticket No.
2. Photocopy of the Ticket (Both Sides)Attested
3. Two Passport size Photos Attested.
4. Proper Payee's Receipt
5. Authorization from the Prize winner
6. Certificate of the Receiving Bank
All required forms can be downloaded from the Kerala lottery website.
The bank should provide the following certificates with the claim when submitting it to the General manager of State Lotteries:
The winning contestant’s letter of authorization.
A certificate from the bank from where you will receive the prize money.
Collecting bank’s certificate.
3. One can collect your reward in person by going to the Kerala State Lottery Headquarters or a certified Kerala lottery agent. Anyone can get the location using the website of the Kerala Lottery Prize Department or by directly calling their phone number.
4. If the prize is ₹5000 or less, every Kerala lottery Prize dealer can accept the lottery ticket and provide the sum instantly.
How to Claim the Kerala Lottery Prize Online?
To claim a Kerala lottery online, visit the Kerala State Lotteries official website and fill out the online claim form with your ticket details. Upload the necessary documents which are mentioned in the first step, with scanned copy of your winning ticket. Once verified, the prize money will be transferred to your bank account.
Can I buy Kerala lottery tickets online?
No. You cannot buy Kerala lottery tickets online. They're only available to purchase from authorized lottery agents and retailers in Kerala.
How can I check my Kerala lottery prize?
To check your Kerala lottery prize, visit the Kerala State Lotteries website or see the regional newspapers. Match the numbers on your ticket with the announced winners. There are many lotteries result-checking apps available online. You may also contact the lottery dealer in your area or call the lottery department. You can also visit https://www.statelotterykerala.com for any queries.
How to claim a lottery prize?
To claim the prize, the winning lottery ticket must be surrendered, before the Director of State Lotteries, within 30 days of the draw with all necessary documents. Prizes, up to Rs. 1Lakh may be claimed from the District Lottery Offices concerned. Prize-winning tickets, above Rs.1 Lakh, shall be submitted before the Director of State Lotteries with the signature, name, and address of the prize winner on the back side of the tickets with the necessary documents.
What is the consolation prize in the Kerala lottery?
A lottery ticket comes with a two-letter serial number and a six-digit number. A ticket is considered a winning ticket only if the ticket’s two-letter serial number and the six-digit number match the ones published in the gazette. If your ticket matches only with the winning number and not the two-letter serial number then you are eligible for a small amount of money called a consolation prize. This amount is generally mentioned in the result chart.
How can I get the Kerala state lottery?
You must go directly to a lottery or retail dealer to buy a ticket. It is sold only in printed ticket form. The second way is to buy the tickets online from a third-party website that sells them online but they are not authorized by the state government. These sites will buy and keep the ticket for you and even check the result on your behalf or send the ticket by post to you but an extra postage charge will be added.
What is the tax on the 25-crore lottery in Kerala?
A 30% income tax and 10% agent commission are deducted from the total price money before the winnings are given to the prize winner. In addition to 30% tax as per the IT Act, 1961 there is also a CESS charge of 4%. Thus, the effective tax rate is 31.2%. Prizes exceeding Rs. 10,000 are subject to TDS @31.2% under section 194B. The tax CESS and agent commission altogether may come to approximately 12 crores.
Is the Kerala lottery only for Kerala residents?
No. No agent shall sell the tickets of the Kerala State Lotteries outside of the state directly or indirectly. But if you come to Kerala, you can buy the ticket and claim the prize.
Who gets a consolation prize?
A lottery ticket comes with a two-letter serial number and a six-digit number. In order to claim the prize, both the serial number and the six-digit numbers must match. If your ticket matches only with the winning number and not the two-letter serial number then you are eligible for a small amount of money called a consolation prize. This amount is generally mentioned in the result chart.
Kerala Lottery Agent Commission
Agent commission is 10% of the prize money and will be deducted only from the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes and given as agent commission on the prize to the agents concerned. However, an agent commission of 10% of the prize money on the 4th to 6th prizes and consolation prize and 20% of the prize money on the 7th prize will be given to the agents concerned from the Government fund, not from the winnings.
How to Claim Prize Money is more than 1 Lakh?
Prize-winning tickets, above Rs.1 Lakh, shall be surrendered before the Director of State Lotteries with the signature, name, and address of the prize winner on the back side of the tickets with the necessary documents.
How to Claim Kerala Lottery Prize Money is 1 Lakh or Less?
Prizes, up to Rs. 1Lakh may be claimed from the District Lottery Offices concerned. If the prize is ₹5000 or less, every Kerala lottery Prize dealer can accept the lottery ticket and provide the sum instantly.
FAQ
Where can I get the claim forms?
All forms can be downloaded from the Kerala lottery websites.
- How can I claim the Kerala lottery prize in Tamil Nadu?
To claim the prize, you must go to the Director of State Lotteries directly with the winning ticket signed by you, within 30 days of the draw with all necessary documents.
- What is the price of Kerala lottery tickets?
The price of the tickets varies depending on the type of ticket. If you are buying weekly tickets which are drawn every day, the prices vary from 40 rupees to 60 rupees. If you are buying Bumper tickets which are drawn on special occasions throughout the year the prices vary from 300rupees to 500 rupees.
- Can people from other states participate in the Kerala lottery?
No agent shall sell the tickets of the Kerala State Lotteries outside of the state directly or indirectly. ( But, if you come to Kerala you can buy it in person. I have seen people from another state who are in Kerala buy tickets and claim the prizes.)
