Launched by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Government of Tamil Nadu, this scheme provides financial assistance to the legal heirs of deceased differently abled individuals. The assistance aims to help cover funeral expenses and ease the financial burden during a difficult time.
Benefits
- Financial Assistance:
A sum of ₹2,000/- is provided to the legal heir of the deceased differently abled person.
Eligibility Criteria
- Legal Heir:
The applicant must be the legal heir of the deceased differently abled person. - Deceased Status:
The differently abled person must be deceased. - Registration Requirement:
The deceased must have been a registered member of the Welfare Board for the Differently Abled.
Application Process (Offline)
- Visit the District Office:
- Go to the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer’s office during working hours.
- Request a hard copy of the prescribed application form from the designated staff.
- Fill the Application Form:
- Complete all mandatory fields in the application form.
- Attach copies of all required documents (self-attested if needed).
- Submit the Application:
- Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer.
- Obtain Acknowledgement:
- Request a receipt or acknowledgement that includes the date, time, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Documents Required
- Death Certificate of the deceased.
- Legal Heir Certificate.
- Original National Identity Card of the deceased, issued by the Welfare Board for the Differently Abled.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What is the amount of financial assistance provided for funeral expenses?
₹2,000/- is provided to the legal heir. -
Are there any income criteria for availing this assistance?
No income criteria are specified. -
Is there any compensation for the delay in the disbursal of the scheme benefits?
The scheme does not specify any compensation for delays. -
Where can I find the application form for this assistance?
The application form can be obtained from the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer’s office. -
What is the required disability percentage to avail financial assistance?
There is no mention of a specific disability percentage in this scheme. -
Where should grievances regarding this assistance be addressed?
Grievances should be addressed to the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer. -
Can the application be submitted online?
No, the application process is offline. -
Is there any age restriction for the deceased differently abled person?
No specific age restriction is mentioned. -
Are there any specific funeral expenses covered by this assistance?
The scheme provides a lump sum to meet overall funeral expenses without detailing specific costs. -
Is there a deadline for submitting the application after the death of the differently abled person?
The scheme does not specify a deadline; however, timely submission is advisable.