Ex-Gratia Grant for Disability to Defence Forces Personnel

Description
The scheme "Ex-Gratia Grant for Disability to Defence Forces Personnel" is implemented by the Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department, Government of Haryana. Under the scheme, ex-gratia grant will be given to those personnel of the Defence Forces hailing from Haryana who get disabled for life and are boarded out of service due to disability declared as in war/operation, in operational area, terrorist activities, and natural calamities, etc. The grant is given depending on the percentage of disability suffered in the first instance during life.

Benefits
• **Ex-gratia grant to disabled defence force personnel as per their percentage of disability:**
• **Disability 75% and above:** ₹35,00,000/- - **Disability 50% to 74%:** ₹25,00,000/- - **Disability 25% to 49%:** ₹15,00,000/-
• **Note 1:** The enhanced ex-gratia amount applies to those disabled on or after 19th February 2014.
• **Note 2:** The ex-gratia grant is given to disabled Defence Forces personnel of all ranks.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Haryana.
2. The applicant should be a disabled Defence Forces Personnel (Army, Navy, or Air Force) who became permanently disabled due to war, operational areas, terrorist activities, natural calamities, etc.
3. The applicant should have been discharged from Defence Forces service due to the disability.
4. The disability should be a permanent percentage of disability as determined by the Initial Medical Board.
5. The applicant should apply within three years of the disability; otherwise, the application will be considered time-barred.

Required Documents
• Copy of detailed Battle casualty report and Part-II order from Service Headquarters
• Parivar Pehchan Patra
• Aadhaar Card
• Haryana Resident Certificate
• Copy of Bank Passbook linked with Aadhaar Card
• Disability Certificate/Casualty Certificate indicating the % age of disability issued by the competent authority.
• Self-Photo ID Card (Ration Card /Driving License/ Voter ID Card/ PAN Card etc.)
• Address proof of Haryana at the time of commissioning issued by a Competent Authority
• Affidavit for verifying the particulars given by the Disabled Defence Personnel
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for this scheme?
A: Eligible applicants must be residents of Haryana, Defence Forces personnel (Army, Navy, or Air Force) who have been permanently disabled due to specified circumstances, and discharged from service due to the disability. The disability must be certified by the Initial Medical Board, and applications must be submitted within three years of the disability.

Q: What are the benefits under this scheme?
A: The scheme provides an ex-gratia grant based on the percentage of disability:
1. Disability 75% and above: [?]35,00,000/-
2. Disability 50% to 74%: [?]25,00,000/-
3. Disability 25% to 49%: [?]15,00,000/-

Q: Does the enhanced ex-gratia amount apply to all disabled personnel?
A: No, the enhanced ex-gratia amount applies only to those disabled on or after 19th February 2014.

Q: Are Defence Forces personnel of all ranks eligible for this grant?
A: Yes, the ex-gratia grant is given to disabled Defence Forces personnel of all ranks.

Q: How can one apply for the ex-gratia grant?
A: Eligible Defence Forces personnels can apply online through the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal: https://saralharyana.gov.in/

Q: What is the time frame to apply for the grant after becoming disabled?
A: Applicants must apply within three years of the disability occurrence; otherwise, the application will be considered time-barred.

Q: How is the percentage of disability determined?
A: The percentage of disability is determined by the Initial Medical Board.

Q: Is the grant amount a one-time payment?
A: Yes, the ex-gratia grant is a one-time payment given to the eligible disabled Defence Forces personnel.

Q: Is there any financial assistance for disabilities below 25%?
A: No, the scheme does not provide financial assistance for disabilities below 25%.

Q: Can I track my application status online?
A: Applicants can track their applications through the Official Antyodaya-SARAL Portal by entering their Department Name, Scheme Name, and Application Reference ID. https://status.saralharyana.nic.in/