Financial Assistance To Visually Impaired Advocates
in Kerala
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Financial Assistance To Visually Impaired Advocates in Kerala
Financial Assistance To Visually Impaired Advocates is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Kerala.
Apply for Financial Assistance To Visually Impaired Advocates in Kerala
Scheme Overview
The scheme “Financial Assistance to visually impaired Advocates” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State.
The applicant should be a visually impaired Advocate.
The applicant should be an advocate practicing in any one or more Courts in Kerala.
The combined annual income of the applicant and his/her family from all sources shall not exceed ₹1,00,000/-.
**Note:** A person who becomes a reading assistant to advocates should at least pass the S.S.L.C. examination.
Benefits
Under the scheme, the Visually Impaired Advocates shall be eligible for an exgratia non-recurring grant of ₹3500/- for the purchase of books, provisional suits, etc.
The Visually Impaired Advocates are also being paid a reader's allowance @ ₹5000/- per month for a period of 10 years.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Identity card i.e. Aadhaar Card |
| 2 | Mobile number |
| 3 | Email id |
| 4 | Passport size photo |
| 5 | Medical Certificate from an eye specialist in case of a visually impaired advocate / Medical certificate from an Ortho specialist in case of an Orthopedically Handicapped advocate |
| 6 | Certificate in the Prescribed Form from the Presiding Officer of any one of the Courts in a Court/Centre where the applicant is practicing, to the effect that the applicant is practicing as an Advocate in the Court /Centre. |
| 7 | Income certificate issued by the concerned Village Officer in the prescribed form showing the combined annual income of the applicant and his family from all sources. |
| 8 | Educational qualifications and professional certificate of both the advocate and reader assistant duly attested by a Gazetted Officer of the State Government. |
| 9 | Bank details- Copy of Pass Book |
| 10 | Other documents, if any |
How to Apply in Kerala
Registration Process:
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in Registration Process:
Common questions in Kerala
Who can apply for Financial Assistance To Visually Impaired Advocates in Kerala?
Eligible residents of Kerala who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Financial Assistance To Visually Impaired Advocates. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Financial Assistance To Visually Impaired Advocates in Kerala?
Applicants in Kerala typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Under the scheme, financial assistance will be provided to visually impaired advocates who are practicing in any one or more Courts in Kerala. The applicant under this scheme shall be eligible for an exgratia non-recurring grant for the purchase of books, provisional suits, etc., and they are being paid a reader's allowance for a period of 10 years.