Annapurna Yojana Status Meaning: Under Enquiry, Under Process, Provisionally Rejected – What to Do
When you check your Annapurna Yojana application on the Social Registry portal, it shows one of a few statuses. Approved means you are on the payment list. Under Process means officials have not finished checking your documents. Under Enquiry means your form is being re-checked (often after a complaint or an earlier rejection). Provisionally Rejected is not final — a field check by block or municipality staff follows. Rejected means the form failed verification, and the reason is shown so you can correct it. Bank Validation Failure means your bank details or Aadhaar seeding did not match. This guide explains each one and exactly what to do.
Annapurna Yojana status meanings — summary table
| Status on portal | What it means | Will I get ₹3,000? | What you should do |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approved | Verification complete; name added to the payment list | Yes — from the next payment round | Keep bank KYC and Aadhaar seeding active |
| Payment Processing | Approved and sent for DBT transfer | Yes — money is on the way | Watch for bank SMS in the next few days |
| Under Process / Under Processing | Documents not yet fully checked | Not yet | Check again after 7 days; keep phone reachable |
| Under Enquiry / Under Inquiry | Form is being re-examined, often after a grievance or objection | Not yet | Wait for the enquiry; answer official calls/visits |
| Provisionally Rejected | Failed an automatic or desk check — but a field check comes next | Possibly, if field check clears | Be available for the field verification; keep documents ready |
| Further Verification | Sent for re-check at state level | Possibly | Do not reapply; raise a claim on the portal and track it |
| Bank Validation Failure | Account number, name, IFSC or Aadhaar seeding did not match | No, until fixed | Fix at your bank, then update details / inform BDO |
| Rejected | Form failed verification; reason shown | No | Correct the reason and resubmit (if allowed) or apply at camp |
How to check your Annapurna application status
- Open the official portal. Go to socialregistry.wb.gov.in and choose the citizen / applicant login.
- Select your district.
- Enter your mobile number. Use the same 10-digit number you wrote in the application form, then type the captcha.
- Request and enter the OTP sent to that number.
- Open "Application Status" on the dashboard to see your current status and any reason.
OTP not coming? That usually means the number you are typing is not the one on your form. Visit your BDO (rural) or SDO/municipality office (urban) with Aadhaar and voter card; staff can look up your application with your Aadhaar. More login fixes: Social Registry login guide.
"Under Process" — what it means and how long it takes
Under Process (sometimes written Under Processing) simply means officials have received your form but have not completed the document check. Verification of more than two crore applications has been done in phases, so this status can stay for a few weeks.
- Check again after about a week — statuses are refreshed as forms are cleared.
- Make sure your phone number is working; officials may call to confirm details.
- Use this time to confirm that your bank account is in your own name, KYC is updated and Aadhaar is seeded for DBT.
Do not submit a second application while your first one is under process — duplicate forms can get both rejected.
"Under Enquiry" — why your form is being re-checked
Under Enquiry (or Under Inquiry) means your application has been pulled for a closer look. Common triggers are:
- a grievance or correction you filed after an earlier rejection;
- an objection or mismatch flagged during cross-checking with other government databases (government employees, pensioners, income-tax payers);
- a doubt about residence, age or identity details;
- the door-to-door re-verification drive by block and panchayat staff before the October and November payments.
There is nothing to "apply" for at this stage. Keep your documents ready, cooperate with the enquiry and check the portal regularly. Once the enquiry ends, the status changes to Approved or Rejected.
"Provisionally Rejected" is not final — the field check
A provisional rejection means your form did not pass a first-level check. Every provisionally rejected form goes for a field verification, which the state asked officials to complete within about seven days. It may be a home visit or a phone call from the block or municipality office.
What officials may ask during field verification
- Whether you earlier received Lakshmir Bhandar
- Your work and income, and the occupations of family members
- Whether anyone in the family has a government job or pension, or pays income tax
- Household details such as the number of rooms or whether the family owns a car
Remember: genuine officials never ask for your OTP, ATM PIN, UPI PIN or internet-banking password, and never ask for money. If someone does, it is fraud — refuse and report it to the BDO office or call 1930.
After the visit, the official uploads a report and your status changes to Approved or Rejected.
"Further Verification" status
Some forms are marked for Further Verification at the state level. Women with this status do not need to fill a new form. Raise a claim or grievance through the portal (where the option is shown) and keep the claim ID to track it. Carry the claim ID if you visit the BDO/SDO office.
"Bank Validation Failure" — how to fix it
This is one of the most common problems. It means the payment system could not validate your bank account. Typical causes and fixes:
| Cause | Fix |
|---|---|
| Aadhaar not seeded with the bank account / seeded to another bank | Ask your bank for Aadhaar seeding and NPCI mapping; check on myAadhaar → Bank Seeding Status |
| Joint account or account not in the woman's own name | Open or use a single-holder account in your own name |
| Name on bank account differs from Aadhaar | Correct the name at the bank (or Aadhaar) so both match |
| Wrong account number or IFSC in the form | Get the correct details from your passbook; submit correction through portal/BDO |
| Account dormant / KYC expired | Complete re-KYC at the branch and make one small transaction |
Full instructions for every bank method: How to link Aadhaar with your bank account for DBT.
"Rejected" — common reasons and what you can do
About 17 lakh applications were reported rejected in the first verification round, mostly because of Aadhaar and bank problems. The main rejection reasons reported are:
- Aadhaar not seeded with the bank account, or a joint account used
- Name, date of birth or Aadhaar number not matching the documents
- The woman or a family member pays income tax or holds a permanent government job, or receives a government pension
- Income above the limits used in verification (reports mention personal income above ₹10,000 per month)
- Age outside 25–60 years (check with our age calculator)
- Name removed from the voter list during SIR 2026 and the appeal was rejected
- Wrong or hidden information found in re-verification
Can a rejected applicant apply again?
Yes, if the reason can be fixed. Since 20 August 2026, rejected women have been able to correct the problem and resubmit from the same portal login; resubmissions are checked at the District Magistrate's office. Fix the Aadhaar–bank seeding first, or the form may fail again. If you cannot resubmit online, take your documents to the Janakalyan Shibir camps in November–December 2026. Reasons such as a government job or income tax in the family cannot be "fixed" — those households are not eligible.
Women removed in SIR 2026 — what happens?
The state links Annapurna verification to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. As reported in June 2026: women whose names were deleted in SIR and whose restoration appeal was rejected are not eligible; women whose appeals are pending or accepted may still be considered. Hindu refugees from Bangladesh who have applied for or received citizenship under the CAA, 2019 were stated to remain eligible. If your name was deleted, follow up your appeal with the Electoral Registration Officer and keep the acknowledgement.
Status shows Approved but no money?
- Wait for the next round. You are paid from the round after your approval date. The November round is expected around the 17th — see November 2026 instalment update.
- Check Aadhaar seeding on myAadhaar. Money goes to the bank linked there, which may not be the account you wrote in the form.
- Check KYC and account status at your branch (dormant/frozen accounts reject credits).
- Visit the BDO/SDO office with Aadhaar, voter card, passbook and your status screenshot if two rounds pass without payment.
Frequently asked questions
What does "Under Enquiry" mean in Annapurna Yojana?
It means your application is being re-examined — usually after a grievance, a correction, an objection or a database mismatch. It is not a rejection. Wait for the enquiry to finish and respond to any official call or visit.
How long does "Under Process" take?
There is no fixed time. Verification is done in phases; many forms move within one to three weeks. Check the portal weekly and make sure your phone is reachable.
Is "Provisionally Rejected" final?
No. Every provisionally rejected form goes for a field verification by block or municipality staff, which the state asked to finish within about seven days. After that the status becomes Approved or Rejected.
What is Bank Validation Failure?
It means the payment system could not validate your bank details — usually because Aadhaar is not seeded to that account, the account is joint, the name does not match, or KYC has expired. Fix it at your bank first.
Can I fill a new form if mine is rejected?
If the reason can be corrected, rejected applicants can resubmit through their existing Social Registry login (open since 20 August 2026) or apply at the November–December Janakalyan Shibir camps. Do not submit duplicate forms while one is under process.
Do I need to pay anyone to fix my status?
No. The scheme and all corrections are free. Never pay agents and never share an OTP or bank PIN.
Sources
- Social Registry portal, Government of West Bengal (socialregistry.wb.gov.in)
- Asianet News Bangla and Bangla Hunt — reports on verification, re-application and left-out applicants (September–October 2026)
- The Statesman — rejection figures for the August 2026 round
- The Quint / Deccan Herald — SIR-linked verification and eligibility rules (June 2026)
Disclaimer: Annapurna Bhandar Info is an independent information website and is not connected to the Government of West Bengal. Always confirm details on the official portal or at your BDO/SDO office. We never ask for OTP, Aadhaar, bank or card details.