Marriage Assistance For Legally Married Transgender Couples

Description
The scheme “Marriage Assistance for Legally Married Transgender Couples” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala. The Government of Kerala has introduced this scheme which provides marriage assistance for legally married transgender couples who have undergone Sex Reassignment Surgery SRS . The amount of marriage assistance has been fixed to ₹30,000/-.This scheme is intended to help deprived transgender individuals who are planning to get married legally to lead a steady normal family life.

Benefits
• Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹30,000/- will be provided to legally married transgender couples who have undergone Sex Reassignment Surgery (SRS).

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be Transgender.
2. The applicants must possess a Transgender Identity card.
3. The applicant should be a resident of Kerala.
4. Transgender couples must apply for financial assistance after 6 months from the date of marriage and not exceeding the 1-year period.
5. For receiving the aid, one of the partners should belong to the Transgender community.
6. Those who have already availed of the financial assistance but opted for second marriage after divorce won’t be eligible for further aid.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 01: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicants need to visit the official website of the Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala, and download the application form.
Offline — http://sjd.kerala.gov.in/DOCUMENTS/Downloadables/Application%20Forms/31005.pdf
Step 01: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicants need to visit the official website of the Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala, and download the application form.

Step 2: Step 02: The applicants need to fill out the application form completely.
Offline — http://sjd.kerala.gov.in/DOCUMENTS/Downloadables/Application%20Forms/31005.pdf
Step 02: The applicants need to fill out the application form completely.

Step 3: Step 03: The duly filled application form along with necessary supporting documents has to be submitted to the concerned District Social Justice Officer.
Offline — http://sjd.kerala.gov.in/DOCUMENTS/Downloadables/Application%20Forms/31005.pdf
Note: The couples must apply for financial assistance after 6 months from the date of marriage and not exceeding the 1-year period.

Required Documents
• Identity card i.e. Aadhaar Card, Election ID/ Voter ID
• Transgender ID card
• Mobile number
• Email id
• Passport size photo
• Self-declaration Affidavit stating that the applicant in Transgender
• Bank details- Copy of Pass Book
• Copy of marriage certificate/Marriage Registration Certificate (issued as per Panchayat/Municipality, Corporation/Special Marriage Act)
• Original certificate (from Ward member/Councillor) proving that the married couple is living together.
• Affidavit of Public Representative that the couple has been living together for the last 6 months or more.
• Other documents, if any

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the “Marriage Assistance For Legally Married Transgender Couples” scheme?
A: The government of Kerala has introduced this scheme which provides marriage assistance for legally married transgender couples who have undergone Sex Reassignment Surgery (SRS). The amount of marriage assistance has been fixed to [?]30,000/-. This scheme is intended to help deprived transgender individuals who are planning to get married legally to lead a steady normal family life.

Q: Which department has launched this scheme?
A: Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala

Q: Who is eligible to get the benefits under the scheme?
A: The legally married transgender couples who have undergone Sex Reassignment Surgery (SRS) are eligible to apply under the scheme.

Q: Is this scheme only for transgender?
A: Yes, this scheme is only for transgender.

Q: Is this scheme only for a resident of Kerala State?
A: Yes, the applicant should be a permanent resident of Kerala State.

Q: What is the benefit of the scheme?
A: Under the scheme, financial assistance of [?]30,000/- will be provided to legally married transgender couples who have undergone Sex Reassignment Surgery (SRS).

Q: Does the Transgender ID card mandatory for the applicant?
A: Yes, the applicants must possess a Transgender Identity card.

Q: Does the transgender community eligible for financial assistance in case of second marriage?
A: No, the transgender who has already availed of the financial assistance but opted for second marriage after divorce won't be eligible for further aid.

Q: Should both the partners belong to the Transgender community receiving the marriage aid?
A: No, for receiving the aid, one of the partners should belong to the Transgender community.

Q: Within how many days of marriage should Transgender couples apply for financial assistance?
A: Transgender couples must apply for financial assistance after 6 months from the date of marriage and not exceeding the 1-year period.

Q: How can an applicant apply under the scheme?
A: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant should visit the Official Portal- SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal. https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in