About this 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 Rs. 20,000/- to the legal heirs of the household BPL on the death of a “Primary breadwinner” (male or female).
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 Rs. 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.
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What you get
- Financial assistance of Rs. 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 Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 15,000 is given.
Who can apply
- 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.
Who cannot apply
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How to apply
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.
Questions readers ask
Who is eligible to receive financial assistance under this scheme?
Legal heirs of the deceased primary breadwinner in the family and family members engaged in the 44 notified employments are eligible.
What is the objective of the Accident Relief Scheme?
The objective is to provide financial assistance to the legal heirs of the primary breadwinner who dies or gets injured in specific occupational accidents.
How much financial assistance is provided in case of death of the primary breadwinner?
Rs. 20,000 is given to the legal heirs of the household below the poverty line in case of the primary breadwinner's death.
What is the maximum relief amount provided for injury sustained due to an accident?
Relief amounts range from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 15,000 based on the nature of the injury and degree of physical impairment.
How many categories of employments are covered under this scheme?
There are 44 categories of employments covered under this scheme.
What documents need to be submitted along with the application?
Required documents include Ration card/Aadhaar Card, First Information Report, Death Certificate, and the application form.
Within what timeframe should the application be submitted after the death?
The application should be submitted within 6 months from the date of death.
Where should the application be sent?
Applications can be sent to the District Collector, Revenue Divisional Officer, or Special Tahsildar (Social Security Scheme).
Who is the sanctioning authority for this scheme?
The Special Tahsildar (Social Security Scheme) is the sanctioning authority.
Who should be contacted in case of any delay or deficiency in service?
In case of any delay or deficiency in service, contact the Special Deputy Collector (Social Security Scheme), Sub Collector/Revenue Divisional Officers, or District Collector.
Can family members engaged in any occupation apply for this scheme?
Only family members engaged in the 44 notified employments can apply for this scheme.
Is there any age limit for the legal heirs to claim the relief?
There's no specific age limit mentioned for legal heirs to claim relief.
Apply through the official channel
Applications are taken only by the government office that runs the scheme, on its portal or at the office named in the order. Applying costs nothing, and nobody can charge you to get an application approved.
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