Launched on 25.03.2011 by the Department of Revenue and Disaster Management, the Rajiv Gandhi Social Security Scheme for Poor Families – 2012 aims to provide financial assistance to Below Poverty Line (BPL) family members in Puducherry aged 18-60 years. The scheme covers various unfortunate events including natural and unnatural death, partial total disability, and permanent total disability due to accidents. To prevent any double claims, beneficiaries are ineligible to receive overlapping benefits from any other scheme by the Government of India, Government of Puducherry, or local bodies.
Definitions
- Member: All persons aged 18-60 years in a BPL family with an annual family income not exceeding ₹75,000/-.
- Partial Total Disability: A disability less than 40%.
- Permanent Total Disability: A disability of more than 40%.
Benefits
Eligible members receive the following financial assistance:
- Natural Death: ₹30,000/-
- Unnatural Death: ₹75,000/-
- Permanent Total Disability (PTD) due to an accident: ₹75,000/-
- Partial Permanent Total Disability due to accident: ₹37,500/-
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, the deceased or disabled person must:
- Be a member of a BPL family (annual family income not more than ₹75,000/-).
- Be in the age group of 18-60 years.
- Be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry.
- Not be a beneficiary of any other overlapping scheme, either presently or in the future.
Note:
- False or incorrect information can lead to recovery of the entire sanctioned amount under the Pondicherry Revenue Recovery Act and may result in prosecution.
- A beneficiary under this scheme cannot claim benefits under any other scheme operated by the Government of India/Puducherry/Local Bodies.
Application Process
Procedure for Claiming Benefits (Offline):
- Obtaining the Application Form:
- Forms are available free of cost at the respective Taluk/Sub-Taluk Offices.
- Alternatively, the application form can be downloaded from the official website.
- Claim Forms:
- Form-A: For claims related to natural or unnatural death.
- Form-B: For claims related to partial or permanent total disability due to an accident.
- Submission:
- The completely filled claim form must be submitted to the Tahsildar/Deputy Tahsildar of the respective Taluk/Sub-Taluk Office within 180 days from the date of death or the accident.
- Verification & Settlement:
- The Taluk/Sub-Taluk Office scrutinizes the claim form and forwards eligible claims with proper certification to the Settlement Officer.
- Claims submitted after 180 days may be considered if condoned by the Collector, but incomplete submissions are not accepted.
- Upon verification, the Settlement Officer sanctions the financial assistance:
- Form-C: For death-related claims, payments are made via e-payment into the beneficiary’s bank account.
- Form-D: For disability-related claims, payments are also disbursed via e-payment to the beneficiary’s bank account in any nationalized bank within Puducherry.
Documents Required
- Attested Photocopy of the BPL Family Ration Card
- Original Income Certificate: Issued by the Tahsildar/Deputy Tahsildar Taluk/Sub-Taluk Office
- Original Death Certificate: Issued by the competent authority
- Original Disability Certificate: Issued by the competent authority (in case of an accident)
- Attested Photocopies:
- F.I.R.
- Post-mortem Report
- Police Inquest Report (in case of accidental/unnatural death)
- Attested Photocopy: of the Ration Card or Aadhaar Card
- Attested Photocopy: of the first page of the bank account passbook of the claimant/beneficiary
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What is the objective of the scheme?
To provide financial assistance to BPL family members in Puducherry (aged 18-60) in the event of natural/unnatural death or disabilities resulting from accidents. -
Which department implements this scheme?
The scheme is implemented by the Department of Revenue and Disaster Management, Puducherry. -
When was the scheme started?
The scheme was initiated on 25.03.2011. -
What does “Partial Total Disability” mean under the scheme?
It refers to a disability that is less than 40%. -
What does “Permanent Total Disability” mean under the scheme?
It refers to a disability exceeding 40%. -
What are the benefits provided under the scheme?
- Natural Death: ₹30,000/-
- Unnatural Death: ₹75,000/-
- Permanent Total Disability (PTD): ₹75,000/-
- Partial Permanent Total Disability: ₹37,500/-
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Who is eligible for the benefits?
Members of BPL families in Puducherry aged 18-60 with an annual family income not exceeding ₹75,000/-. -
Is there an income criterion?
Yes, the annual family income must not exceed ₹75,000/-. -
Is this scheme only for permanent residents of Puducherry?
Yes, the applicant must be a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry. -
Is this scheme exclusively for BPL families?
Yes, only members of BPL families (as defined by an income limit of ₹75,000/-) are eligible. -
Where can the application forms be obtained?
They are available at Taluk/Sub-Taluk Offices and can also be downloaded from the official website. -
What is Form-A used for?
For claiming financial assistance in cases of natural or unnatural death. -
What is Form-B used for?
For claiming financial assistance in cases of partial or permanent total disability due to an accident. -
Where should the application form be submitted?
To the Tahsildar/Deputy Tahsildar at the respective Taluk/Sub-Taluk Office within the prescribed 180-day period.