Sarkari Yojana

Assistance under SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act

Puducherry
Quick Summary: Puducherry's Adi Dravidar Welfare Department provides immediate relief, compensation for loss and rehabilitation to Scheduled Caste victims of atrocities under the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act.

About Assistance under SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act

Launched by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry, the “Assistance under SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act” scheme is designed to give prompt relief to Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes members who have suffered atrocities.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Assistance under SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants must belong to a Scheduled Caste

Applicants must belong to a Scheduled Caste.

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Applicants must be victims of an atrocity

Applicants must be victims of an atrocity.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Assistance under SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Relief payment, compensation for losses suffered, and rehabilitation…

Relief payment, compensation for losses suffered, and rehabilitation support.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Certificate of residence-cum-nativity

Certificate of residence-cum-nativity.

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Aadhaar identity card

Aadhaar identity card.

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Certificate of caste

Certificate of caste.

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Photocopy of the FIR

Photocopy of the FIR.

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A recent passport-size photo of the applicant

A recent passport-size photo of the applicant. Applicants without an Aadhaar Card must give their Aadhaar Enrolment ID together with ANY ONE of these documents -

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Photo passbook from a Bank or Post Office

Photo passbook from a Bank or Post Office.

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Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card

Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card.

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Valid Passport

Valid Passport.

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Ration Card

Ration Card.

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Voter Identity Card

Voter Identity Card.

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MGNREGA job Card

MGNREGA job Card.

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Kisan Photo Passbook

Kisan Photo Passbook.

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Driving license from the Licensing Authority under the…

Driving license from the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988).

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Photo identity certificate on official letterhead from a…

Photo identity certificate on official letterhead from a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar.

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Other documents the Department may specify

Other documents the Department may specify.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Assistance under SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act through the offline application process outlined below.

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During office hours, visit the Office/ Sub-Office of…

During office hours, visit the Office/ Sub-Office of the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department and ask the staff designated to issue and receive applications for a printed copy of the prescribed application form.

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Complete every mandatory field, affix a passport-sized photograph…

Complete every mandatory field, affix a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

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Submit the completed, signed form with the documents…

Submit the completed, signed form with the documents to the concerned authority.

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Get a receipt or acknowledgment from the authority…

Get a receipt or acknowledgment from the authority that received your application, confirming it shows the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References