Immediate Death Relief Assistance" under "Welfare and Relief for Fishermen During Lean Seasons and Natural Calamities Scheme
in Puducherry
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Immediate Death Relief Assistance" under "Welfare and Relief for Fishermen During Lean Seasons and Natural Calamities Scheme in Puducherry
Immediate Death Relief Assistance" under "Welfare and Relief for Fishermen During Lean Seasons and Natural Calamities Scheme is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Puducherry.
Apply for Immediate Death Relief Assistance" under "Welfare and Relief for Fishermen During Lean Seasons and Natural Calamities Scheme in Puducherry
Scheme Overview
The scheme "Immediate Death Relief Assistance" is introduced with the objective of extending financial assistance to the fishermen's families to compensate for the loss due to the sudden demise of the breadwinner and to support them financially to run their family.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be the family (legal heir) of the deceased fisherman.
- The deceased fisherman should have been a resident of the Union territory of Puducherry.
- The deceased fisherman must have lost his/her life while fishing.
- The deceased fisherman must have been in the age group of 18-60 years.
- The deceased fisherman must not have been a beneficiary of the old age pension scheme.
- The deceased fisherman should have enrolled as a member of the Fishermen/Fisherwomen Co-operative Society.
Benefits
₹ 1,00,000 as immediate death relief assistance for the family (legal heir) of the deceased fisherman, received within 15 days to 3 months from the date of receipt of the application from the affected family.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Photograph of the Family (Legal Heir) of the Deceased. |
| 2 | Residential Certificate of the Deceased Fishermen. |
| 3 | Proof of Age of the Deceased Fishermen. |
| 4 | Declaration That the Deceased Fisherman Was Not a Beneficiary of the Old Age Pension Scheme. |
| 5 | Membership Certificate from the President/Administrator of Fishermen/Fisherwoman Co-operative Society. |
| 6 | ‘No Claim’ Certificate in Respect of Financial Assistance Extended by the Revenue Department (to Be Obtained From the Department of Revenue and Disaster Management) for Consideration. |
| 7 | Electoral Identity Card (Attested Copy) |
| 8 | Ration Card (Attested Copy) |
| 9 | Panchayathar’s Letter of Village Concerned |
| 10 | Name, Relationship, and Address of the Legal Heir (Affidavit in ₹ 5 Stamp Paper, Affixing as the Legal Heir Duly Signed in Before a Notary Public). |
| 11 | Death Certificate in Case of Deceased Fishermen. |
How to Apply in Puducherry
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the office of the concerned authority i.e. the Department of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare/Sub-Offices of outlying regions in all four regions.
Offline Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the office of the concerned authority i.e. the Department of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare/Sub-Offices of outlying regions in all four regions.
Step 1: The interested applicant should request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.
Offline Step 1: The interested applicant should request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Offline Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), 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 concerned authority.
Offline Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority 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…
Offline *The affected family (legal heir) should apply immediately within 30 days from the date of the event for consideration in case of the death of the fishermen.
Common questions in Puducherry
Who can apply for Immediate Death Relief Assistance" under "Welfare and Relief for Fishermen During Lean Seasons and Natural Calamities Scheme in Puducherry?
Eligible residents of Puducherry who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Immediate Death Relief Assistance" under "Welfare and Relief for Fishermen During Lean Seasons and Natural Calamities Scheme. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Immediate Death Relief Assistance" under "Welfare and Relief for Fishermen During Lean Seasons and Natural Calamities Scheme in Puducherry?
Applicants in Puducherry typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
The family (legal heir) relationship includes blood relations such as husband/wife, children/step children, parents/widow daughter/sister, and legal guardian of the minor.