Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles - Folk Artists

Description
The "Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles" scheme was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. Under this scheme, The Tamil Nadu Folk Artiste's Welfare Board provides assistance of ₹500/- for the purchase of spectacles to registered folk artists. The assistance shall be restricted to two thousand registered folk artists per year on “First come – First serve” basis.

Benefits
• Financial Assistance maximum of ₹500/-

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a registered folk artist.
2. The applicant should not have any dues payable to the board.
3. The applicant must not have availed similar benefits from any other government scheme.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the regional office and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form XV from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
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Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the regional office and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form XV from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.

Step 2: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
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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: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Assistant Director/Deputy Director in the regional offices.
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Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Assistant Director/Deputy Director in the regional offices.

Step 4: Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the Assistant Director/Deputy Director 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 identifica…
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Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the Assistant Director/Deputy Director 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
• Registration Card of the Folk Artist.
• Medical Prescription (from a registered eye specialist).
• Purchase Bill.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for assistance?
A: Only registered folk artists are eligible for assistance.

Q: What is the maximum assistance amount?
A: The maximum assistance amount is [?]500/-.

Q: How many folk artists can receive assistance per year?
A: Assistance is limited to 2,000 registered folk artists per year.

Q: How many times can a folk artist avail this assistance?
A: Each folk artist can avail of this assistance only once.

Q: What are the conditions for eligibility?
A: Conditions include having no dues payable to the board and not availing similar benefits from other government schemes.

Q: What form should be used for the application?
A: Form XIII should be used for the application.

Q: Where should the application be submitted?
A: The application should be submitted to the designated regional assistant director.

Q: Who is the sanctioning authority?
A: The sanctioning authority is the Secretary or any other authorized officer of the board.

Q: Who is the appellate authority?
A: The appellate authority is A. Daniel Premnath, Secretary of the Tamilnadu Folk Artiste's Welfare Board.

Q: Can a folk artist with dues to the board apply?
A: No, folk artists with dues payable to the board are not eligible.

Q: Can a folk artist who has availed similar benefits from another scheme apply?
A: No, folk artists who have availed similar benefits from other government schemes are not eligible.

Q: What evidences need to be produced?
A: Evidences required include a medical prescription from a registered eye specialist and the purchase bill.

Q: Is there any region-specific contact information for application submission?
A: Region-specific contact information for application submission is provided for various regions in Tamilnadu.

Q: Is there a specific brand or type of spectacles covered?
A: There are no specifications regarding the brand or type of spectacles covered.

Q: Is there an age limit for availing this assistance?
A: There is no age limit specified for availing this assistance.