Marriage Assistance - Folk Artist

Description
The scheme "Marriage Assistance" was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. This scheme provides financial assistance of ₹2,000/- for the marriage of registered folk artists, or their son or daughter. The assistance aims to support the cultural community by helping with marriage expenses.

Benefits
• Financial Assistance of ₹2,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a registered folk artist.
2. The registered folk artist must have no dues payable to the Board.
3. The registered folk artist can apply for financial assistance for their marriage or adult children (son or daughter).
4. The registered folk artist and the person getting married must attain the age prescribed by law for marriage.
5. If both husband and wife are registered folk artists, only one of them is eligible for this assistance per marriage.
6. The family of a registered folk artiste can avail of this assistance only twice.

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 XIII 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 XIII 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.
• Certificate from the Village Administrative Officer or Revenue Officer (stating that the applicant has not obtained this assistance from any other schemes)
• Marriage Invitation.
• Marriage Photo.
• Witness Photo (from anyone who attained the marriage).

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for the marriage assistance scheme?
A: All registered folk artists are eligible.

Q: Can the assistance be availed for the artist's own marriage?
A: Yes, it can be availed for the artist's own marriage or the marriage of their son or daughter.

Q: What is the maximum number of times this assistance can be availed?
A: The assistance can be availed a maximum of two times.

Q: Are there any dues to the Board that affect eligibility?
A: No, the registered folk artist must have no dues payable to the Board to be eligible.

Q: Is there an age requirement for the assistance?
A: Yes, both the registered folk artist and the person for whose marriage the assistance is sought must have attained the legal age for marriage.

Q: Can both parents apply for assistance for the marriage of their child?
A: No, if both parents are registered folk artists, only one can apply for the assistance per marriage.

Q: What is the amount of assistance provided?
A: The amount of assistance provided is [?]2000.

Q: Which form is required for applying?
A: Form XIII is required for applying for the assistance.

Q: What document needs to be produced to apply for this assistance?
A: A certificate from the Village Administrative Officer or Revenue Officer, the marriage invitation, a marriage photo, and a witness statement are required.

Q: Who can certify that the assistance has not been obtained from other schemes?
A: A Village Administrative Officer or Revenue Officer can certify that the assistance has not been obtained from other schemes.

Q: What type of photo is required for the application?
A: A marriage photo is required for the application.

Q: Is a witness required for the application process?
A: Yes, a witness statement from someone who attended the marriage is required.

Q: Who is the appellate authority for this assistance?
A: The appellate authority is A. Daniel Premnath, Secretary, Tamil Nadu Folk Artist's Welfare Board. The contact phone numbers are 044-615156 & 24613430.