Section 5(f) in Andhra Pradesh Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes - Issue of Community, Nativity and Date of Birth Certificates Rules, 1997
(f)The Competent Authority shall requisition the services of Mandal Revenue Inspector, Village Development Officer, Village Administrative Officer or such other persons as deemed necessary, to assist him in the enquiry to verify the veracity or otherwise of the community claims made by the applicant/parent/guardian. However the responsibility for issue or rejection of the claim shall rest on the Competent Authority only.
