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Kerala Government Reviews Ink Colour Requirements for Official Forms
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 11:04 AM
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The Kerala administration has issued a directive to standardise the colour of ink used by citizens while filling applications and official documents.
The state government announced that it will enforce a specific ink colour for all forms and documents submitted by the public, aiming to streamline verification processes and reduce errors.
The directive, issued by the Department of General Administration, mandates the use of black or blue ink, prohibiting other colours that may cause readability issues or scanning difficulties.
Officials said the move will help officials quickly verify signatures and data, especially in digitisation efforts, and will be communicated to the public via notices at offices and online portals.
The government will monitor compliance and may impose penalties for non‑conformity, though no fines have been detailed yet.
The policy aligns with broader administrative reforms in Kerala to improve efficiency and transparency in public services.
The directive, issued by the Department of General Administration, mandates the use of black or blue ink, prohibiting other colours that may cause readability issues or scanning difficulties.
Officials said the move will help officials quickly verify signatures and data, especially in digitisation efforts, and will be communicated to the public via notices at offices and online portals.
The government will monitor compliance and may impose penalties for non‑conformity, though no fines have been detailed yet.
The policy aligns with broader administrative reforms in Kerala to improve efficiency and transparency in public services.