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Distribution of Free House Sites to Scheduled Caste/Other Economically Backward Classes

Through this scheme, the homeless poor Scheduled Caste people, and other Economically backward class people, who meet the eligibility criteria, are provided housing sites to enable them to construct their own houses. Approximately 11,000 persons so far have benefitted from this scheme.

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About This Scheme

Launched in 1981, the scheme “Distribution of Free House Sites to Scheduled Caste/Other Economically Backward Classes” by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry was introduced to distribute free house sites to Scheduled Caste and Other Economically Backward Classes. Through this scheme, the homeless poor Scheduled Caste people, and other Economically backward class people, who meet the eligibility criteria, are provided housing sites to enable them to construct their own houses. Approximately 11,000 persons so far have benefitted from this scheme.

Benefits

Distribution of free house sites to Scheduled Caste/Other Economically Backward Classes.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

  • Proof of Identity.
  • Residence-cum-nativity Certificate.
  • Income Certificate.
  • Caste Certificate.
  • Ration Card for Address Proof.
  • Certification from the Revenue Department stating the applicant's non-ownership of a house.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office of the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from: The Director, Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Thattanchavady, Puducherry – 9.

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.

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 applicable).

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