Financial Assistance to Meet the Funeral Expenses of Differently Abled Person
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Social welfare & Empowerment,Financial assistance
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The scheme 'Financial Assistance to Meet the Funeral Expenses of Differently Abled Person' was launched by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons. In this scheme, financial assistance of ₹2,000/- is provided to meet the expenses in connection with funeral, in the event of the...
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be the legal heir of the differently abled person. 1. The differently abled person should be deceased. 1. The differently abled person should have been a registered member of the Welfare Board for the Differently Abled".
Application Mode
Offline
Application Process
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer 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 Differently Abled Welfare Officer. Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer 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).
Required Documents
- - Death Certificate.
- - Legal Heir Certificate.
- - Original National Identity Card of the Differently Abled Person, issued by the Welfare Board for the Differently Abled.
FAQs
What is the amount of financial assistance provided for funeral expenses?
The financial assistance provided for funeral expenses is a sum of ₹2000.
Are there any income criteria for availing this assistance?
There are no specific income criteria mentioned for availing this assistance.
Is there any compensation for the delay in the disbursal of the scheme benefits?
The guidelines do not mention any provision for compensation in the event of delayed disbursement of scheme benefits.
Where can I find the application form for this assistance?
The prescribed application form is available at the District Differently Abled Welfare Office.
What is the required disability percentage to avail financial assistance?
The disability percentage is not specified to avail of financial assistance under this scheme.
Where should grievances regarding this assistance be addressed?
Grievances, if any, should be addressed to the Assistant Director (DAW) at the Commissionerate for Welfare of the Differently Abled No.5, Kamarajar Salai, Chennai – 600 005.
Can the application be submitted online?
There is no information provided about online submission of the application.
Is there any age restriction for the deceased differently abled person?
There is no age restriction mentioned for the deceased differently abled person.
Are there any specific funeral expenses covered by this assistance?
The assistance is intended to cover general funeral expenses incurred by the family.
Is there a deadline for submitting the application after the death of the differently abled person?
There is no specific deadline mentioned, apply after the death of the differently abled person.