Accident Relief Scheme
The scheme "Accident Relief Scheme" was launched by the Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance of ₹20,000/- to the legal heirs of the household BPL on the death of a “Primary breadwinner” (male or female).
About This Scheme
Benefits
₹20.0K
- Financial assistance of ₹20,000/- is given to the legal heirs of the household below poverty line.
NOTE: Depending upon the nature of the injury sustained and the degree of physical impairment, relief of ₹5,000 to ₹15,000 is given.
Eligibility
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Required Documents
- ✦Copy of Ration Card.
- ✦Copy of Aadhaar Card.
- ✦First Information Report (FIR).
- ✦Death Certificate of the Breadwinner.
✦ Required ◦ Optional
How to Apply
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the district Taluk office of the Tahsildars and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Collector/Revenue Divisional Officer/Special Tahsildar.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the Tahsildars to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Application Deadline:The application should be sent within 6 months of the death.
Quick Info
- Level
- Central Government
- Max benefit
- ₹20.0K