Sarkari Yojana

Financial Assistance on the Natural Death of Differently Abled Person

Tamil Nadu
Quick Summary: Tamil Nadu's Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons pays ₹15,000/- to the legal heir of a registered differently abled person who dies a natural death. Applications are made offline at the District Differently Abled Welfare Office.

About Financial Assistance on the Natural Death of Differently Abled Person

The Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Government of Tamil Nadu, launched the “Financial Assistance on the Natural Death of Differently Abled Person” scheme, which pays ₹15,000/- to the legal heir when a differently-abled person dies a natural death. Applications are made offline using the prescribed form obtainable at the District Differently Abled Welfare Office.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Financial Assistance on the Natural Death of Differently Abled Person, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The applicant must be the legal heir of…

The applicant must be the legal heir of the deceased differently abled person.

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The death of the differently-abled person must have…

The death of the differently-abled person must have been natural.

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The deceased must have been a registered member…

The deceased must have been a registered member of the "Welfare Board for the Differently-abled".

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

Benefits Provided

Financial Assistance on the Natural Death of Differently Abled Person provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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The legal heir is paid ₹15,000/- as financial…

The legal heir is paid ₹15,000/- as financial assistance.

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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The certificate of death of the differently abled…

The certificate of death of the differently abled person.

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A Legal Heir Certificate establishing the applicant's claim

A Legal Heir Certificate establishing the applicant's claim.

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The deceased's original National Identity Card for Differently…

The deceased's original National Identity Card for Differently Abled Persons, issued by the welfare board for the differently abled.

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

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Financial Assistance on the Natural Death of Differently Abled Person through the offline application process outlined below.

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During office hours, go to the District Differently…

During office hours, go to the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer and ask the staff assigned to issue and receive applications for a printed copy of the prescribed form.

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Complete every compulsory field and attach copies of…

Complete every compulsory field and attach copies of the required documents, self-attested where needed.

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Hand over the completed and signed form with…

Hand over the completed and signed form with the documents to the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer.

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Obtain a receipt or acknowledgement from the District…

Obtain a receipt or acknowledgement from the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer, making sure 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