Sarkari Yojana

Financial Assistance to Meet the Funeral Expenses of Differently Abled Person

Tamil Nadu
Quick Summary: Tamil Nadu's Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons gives ₹2,000/- to the legal heir of a deceased registered differently abled person to help with funeral costs. Applications are submitted offline to the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer.

About Financial Assistance to Meet the Funeral Expenses of Differently Abled Person

Through the “Financial Assistance to Meet the Funeral Expenses of Differently Abled Person” scheme, the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Government of Tamil Nadu, pays ₹2,000/- to the legal heir of a deceased differently abled person to cover funeral costs.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Financial Assistance to Meet the Funeral Expenses of Differently Abled Person, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Only the legal heir of the differently abled…

Only the legal heir of the differently abled person may apply.

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The differently abled person must have died

The differently abled person must have died.

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The deceased must have been registered as a…

The deceased must have been registered as a 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 to Meet the Funeral Expenses of Differently Abled Person provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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The deceased's legal heir receives ₹2,000/- towards funeral…

The deceased's legal heir receives ₹2,000/- towards funeral expenses.

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 deceased person's death certificate

The deceased person's death certificate.

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A Legal Heir Certificate in the applicant's name

A Legal Heir Certificate in the applicant's name.

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The original National Identity Card of the deceased,…

The original National Identity Card of the deceased, 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 to Meet the Funeral Expenses of Differently Abled Person through the offline application process outlined below.

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Visit the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer during…

Visit the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer during office hours and obtain a hard copy of the prescribed form from the staff in charge of issuing and collecting applications.

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Fill in all mandatory fields and attach copies…

Fill in all mandatory fields and attach copies of the necessary documents, self-attesting them where asked.

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Submit the completed, signed form and documents to…

Submit the completed, signed form and documents to the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer.

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Get a receipt or acknowledgement from the District…

Get a receipt or acknowledgement from the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer, and confirm 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