How to Claim a Punjab Lottery Prize
If you’ve won a Punjab Lottery prize, congratulations! This guide walks you through the official Punjab State Lottery claim process — documents required, how to fill the claim form, where to submit, verification steps, and expected timelines.
Steps to Claim Your Punjab Lottery Prize
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Verify your winning number using trusted sources
Compare your ticket with the official draw sheet published by Punjab State Lotteries.
Trusted portals: PunjabLotteryResult.com and PunjabiLottery.com/Results.
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Keep your original ticket intact — do not damage it
Do not tear, fold badly, wet, or mark the ticket.
Sign the back of the ticket as the claimant (write your name & signature) — this prevents unauthorized claims.
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Gather required documents
Original winning ticket.
Valid government photo ID (Aadhaar, Passport, or Voter ID).
Two passport-size photographs.
Cancelled cheque or bank passbook copy (for NEFT/RTGS transfer).
Completed Punjab Lottery Prize Claim Form (attach all supporting documents).
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Fill the Punjab Lottery Prize Claim Form accurately
Ensure your name matches your ID exactly.
Provide correct bank account details (account number, IFSC code).
Attach photocopies of ID and bank proof with originals for verification.
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Submit your claim to the Directorate of Punjab State Lotteries
Small prizes — claim at authorized sellers if permitted by scheme rules.
Large prizes — submit to the Directorate’s designated office in person or by Registered Post/Speed Post.
Always get an acknowledgement/receipt for in-person submissions. For post, keep the tracking & proof.
Official submission note: Insert the Directorate postal address or office address here once you have it. Postal submission is recommended for large prizes to ensure a verifiable chain of custody.
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Wait for ticket verification
The Directorate verifies ticket authenticity, matching series/number, and claimant identity.
They will check for duplicate or tampered tickets and confirm prize category.
They may request additional documents if necessary; respond quickly to avoid delays.
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Receive your prize payment
After successful verification, payment is processed via NEFT/RTGS to the bank account provided.
Processing timelines vary; typically 15–45 days depending on prize size and verification workload.
Taxes: TDS or other taxes may be deducted as per Indian tax law for large winnings.
Important Do’s & Don’ts
- Do verify numbers using official draw sheets and trusted portals.
- Do sign the back of the ticket immediately — this prevents theft or unauthorized claims.
- Do keep photocopies of all documents you submit.
- Don't share full ticket images publicly (cover your ticket number/series if you must share proof).
- Don't rely on social media claims; always cross-check with the official draw PDF.