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"Immediate Death Relief Assistance" under "Welfare and Relief for Fishermen During Lean Seasons and Natural Calamities Scheme"

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.

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About This Scheme

The scheme "Immediate Death Relief Assistance" is a Sub-Component under the scheme "Welfare and Relief for Fishermen During Lean Seasons and Natural Calamities Scheme". The scheme is extended to all the regions of the Union territory of Puducherry. The scheme 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.

Benefits

₹1.0 L

₹ 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.

Eligibility

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

Required Documents

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Photograph of the Family (Legal Heir) of the Deceased.
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Residential Certificate of the Deceased Fishermen.
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Proof of Age of the Deceased Fishermen.
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Declaration That the Deceased Fisherman Was Not a Beneficiary of the Old Age Pension Scheme.
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Membership Certificate from the President/Administrator of Fishermen/Fisherwoman Co-operative Society.
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‘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.
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Electoral Identity Card (Attested Copy)
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Ration Card (Attested Copy)
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Panchayathar’s Letter of Village Concerned
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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).
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Death Certificate in Case of Deceased Fishermen.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Quick Info

Level: Central Government
Max benefit: ₹1.0 L