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 the Accident Relief Scheme 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 below poverty line on the death of a “Primary breadwinner” (male or female) due to an accident in respect of 44 occupational categories of notified employment as per G.O.Ms.No.471, Finance (CMPRF) Department dated.23.05.1989.
Benefits
- 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 Criteria
- The breadwinner of the family, whether male or female, must be an earning member.
- The breadwinner's death was caused by an accident.
- The family should belong to the BPL category.
- Legal heirs of the deceased primary breadwinner of the family.
- The family members engaged in the 44 categories (Page No. 139) of notified employment.
How to Apply for Accident Relief Scheme
Application mode: Offline
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.
Exclusions
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Accident Relief Scheme 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 below poverty line on the death o…
Who is eligible for Accident Relief Scheme?
The breadwinner of the family, whether male or female, must be an earning member. The breadwinner&39;s death was caused by an accident. The family should belong to the BPL category. Legal heirs of the deceased primary breadwinner of the family. The family members engaged in the 44 categories (Page…
What benefits does Accident Relief Scheme provide?
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.
How can I apply for Accident Relief Scheme?
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,…
Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.
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