{
  "type": "article",
  "title": "Rs 21 Lakh Top Prize Announced As Punjab's Dear 50 Ranger Sunday Draw Concludes In Ludhiana's Camp Office",
  "summary": "Punjab's Dear 50 Ranger Sunday lottery draw was held on September 6, 2026 at the Camp Office in Ludhiana, with the top prize set at Rs 21 lakh on a Rs 50 ticket. Winners will need to follow a tiered claim process depending on the prize amount, from local retailers to the state Directorate of Lotteries.",
  "content": "Lottery ticket holders across Punjab had their eyes on Ludhiana on Sunday, September 6, 2026, as the state's weekly Dear 50 Ranger Sunday draw decided who would walk away with the top prize of Rs 21 lakh. The bumper lottery, sold for Rs 50 a ticket, is part of the regular Sunday draw calendar run by the Punjab government, and this week's edition was conducted live from the official Camp Office in the city starting at 6:30 pm.\n\nHow the Sunday draw played out\nThe Dear 50 Ranger Sunday lottery follows the same weekly format that Punjab's state-run lottery system has built its reputation on, a fixed low ticket price paired with a headline prize large enough to draw buyers from across the state. For this edition, that headline figure stood at Rs 21 lakh, decided through the live draw held at the Camp Office in Ludhiana on Sunday evening. Because the draw is conducted in public view at a fixed venue and time, ticket holders are able to track results the same evening rather than waiting for a later announcement.\n\nClaiming a prize under Rs 10,000\nFor the large number of buyers whose tickets fetch smaller amounts, below Rs 10,000, the process stays simple. Winners in this bracket do not need to travel to any government office at all. They can walk into any designated lottery retailer or authorised lottery shop anywhere in Punjab and collect their winnings directly, provided they carry the winning ticket.\n\nMid-range and high-value prizes need extra steps\nThe process gets more formal once the prize amount rises. Anyone holding a ticket worth between Rs 10,000 and Rs 1 lakh has to submit it in person at the Punjab State Lottery Office rather than at a local retailer, so that the payout can be verified before release. For the biggest prizes, anything above Rs 1 lakh, including this week's Rs 21 lakh top prize, the winning ticket must be submitted directly to the Directorate of Lotteries under the Punjab government. This tiered structure exists precisely because larger sums call for tighter verification before the state releases the money.\n\nPaperwork winners will need\nWhichever bracket a prize falls into above the smallest tier, winners are expected to submit a set of supporting documents along with the ticket itself. These include the original winning ticket, which must be signed on the reverse side, a photocopy of an Aadhaar card or another valid government-issued identity document, and bank account details, either a copy of the passbook or a cancelled cheque, so that the prize money can be transferred once the claim is verified.\n\nThe claim window is limited\nWinners do not have unlimited time to come forward. Under the scheme's rules, tickets must be submitted for claim within 30 to 90 days of the win, depending on the specific prize category. Missing this window can mean forfeiting a prize altogether, which is why lottery officials stress that winners should not delay in gathering their documents and approaching the correct office once they confirm a winning ticket.\n\nWhat this means for you\nIf you are holding a Dear 50 Ranger Sunday ticket, how much your prize is worth decides exactly where you need to go next, and missing the paperwork or the deadline could cost you the money altogether.\n\n• Across India: Anyone who buys tickets in Punjab's state lottery system, no matter which state they travel from to do so, needs to know that the claim office changes with the prize amount. Turning up at the wrong place, such as a retailer with a Rs 21 lakh winning ticket, will only delay payment.\n• In Punjab: Because this draw was held at the Camp Office in Ludhiana, winners across the state now need to route their claims through either the Punjab State Lottery Office or the Directorate of Lotteries depending on the prize size. Ludhiana-based winners in particular should keep both offices' details handy.\n• Documents matter: Winners must keep the original ticket signed on the back, an Aadhaar or valid ID photocopy, and bank passbook or cancelled cheque details ready before visiting any office. Missing even one of these can stall verification and delay the payout.\n• Watch the clock: Claims must be filed within 30 to 90 days depending on the prize category. Winners who sit on a ticket past this window risk losing the prize entirely, so early submission is safer than waiting.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. When and where was the Dear 50 Ranger Sunday draw held?\nThe draw was held live from the official Camp Office in Ludhiana on Sunday, September 6, 2026, starting at 6:30 pm.\n\n2. What is the ticket price and top prize for this lottery?\nThe ticket costs Rs 50 and the top prize is Rs 21 lakh.\n\n3. How can winners claim a prize below Rs 10,000?\nThey can collect the amount directly from any designated retailer or authorised lottery shop in Punjab by showing the winning ticket.\n\n4. Where must a winner submit a ticket worth more than Rs 1 lakh?\nSuch tickets must be submitted to the Directorate of Lotteries (Punjab Govt.).\n\n5. How long do winners have to claim their prize?\nUnder the scheme's rules, winners must submit their claim within 30 to 90 days depending on the prize category.\n\n6. What documents are needed along with the ticket?\nThe signed original winning ticket, a photocopy of an Aadhaar card or other government ID, and bank passbook copy or a cancelled cheque.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/results/punjab-ki-dear-50-ranger-sunday-lotari-ka-dro-ludhiana-men-pura-topa-praija-21-lakha-rupaye-28565",
  "category": "Results",
  "publishedAt": "2026-09-06",
  "tags": [
    "Punjab Lottery",
    "Dear 50 Ranger Sunday",
    "Lottery Result",
    "Ludhiana Camp Office",
    "Punjab State Lottery",
    "Lottery Claim Process"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}