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Financial Assistance to the Family of Temple Employees

The scheme aims to grant financial assistance to the family of the temple employee who expires while in service. The scheme provides an amount of ₹5,000/- under the Group Insurance Scheme and an amount of ₹20,000/- under the Chief Minister’s Welfare Fund. The applications are accepted offline.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Puducherry

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Financial Benefit: An amount of ₹5,000/- is granted under the Group Insurance Scheme. | Financial Benefit: An amount of ₹20,000/- is granted under the Chief Minister’s Welfare Fund. | Intended Use of Benefit: The amounts are granted to the family of the temple employee who expire while in service.

Who can apply

The applicant must be a family member of the deceased employee of the temple.; The temple employee must have died while in service.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What specific conditions must be met regarding the employee's tenure for their surviving family members to qualify for this particular financial assistance program?

The financial assistance is specifically granted to the family of a temple employee only if that employee passes away while they are actively serving in their position.

When completing the forms, what information must the applicant provide to precisely locate the institution where the employee was serving before their demise?

The applicant must clearly specify the name and the geographical location or address of the temple where the employee was working.

What is the procedural requirement concerning third-party verification, such as witnesses, when the employee or family submits the necessary forms?

Both application forms require the signatures and addresses of at least two witnesses in addition to the signature of the temple employee or the applicant.

How much financial support is officially extended to the entitled family under the Chief Minister’s Welfare Fund component of this scheme?

An amount of ₹20,000/- (Rupees twenty thousand) is officially granted to the family of the eligible deceased temple employee under the Chief Minister’s Welfare Fund.

What are the core credentials requested from the applicant concerning the deceased temple employee that confirm their position and role?

The application forms necessitate providing the full name of the employee and their corresponding designation within the religious institution.

Which specific application form must be utilized by the eligible family when applying to receive the designated benefits available under the Chief Minister’s Welfare Fund?

Applicants seeking financial assistance from the Chief Minister's Welfare Fund must submit their request using the official application forms.

In order to accurately verify the identity of the deceased employee, what crucial initial date must be furnished on both application documents?

Both application documents require the applicant to furnish the precise date on which the temple employee initially joined their designated duty or service.

Which specific individuals or entities within the temple administration are required to sign or endorse the completed application forms before submission?

The applications must be authenticated and signed with the official seal or signature of the Special Officer, Executive Officer, or the President/Board of Trustees of the religious institution.

When providing the deceased employee's compensation history, what details regarding their current income sources must be specified in the submitted form?

The applicant must clearly state the monthly salary of the employee, along with any corresponding amount of Grant-in-Aid they were receiving at the time.

What specific information is required to be clearly stated regarding the person designated as the legal heir of the deceased temple worker when applying for the assistance?

The application requires the full name and address of the legal heir of the temple employee, and for the Chief Minister's Welfare Fund, the relationship to the deceased must also be specified.

What is the total financial quantum provided to the family when the application is processed specifically under the Group Insurance Scheme component?

Under the Group Insurance Scheme, the family of the deceased temple employee is granted financial assistance amounting to ₹5,000/- (Rupees five thousand).

For the purposes of processing the Group Insurance Scheme claim, is it mandatory to disclose the deceased employee's birth details on the application document?

Yes, the application form specific to the Group Insurance Scheme mandates that the Date of Birth of the deceased temple employee be listed.

In addition to general identifying information, what details concerning the employment history of the deceased individual must be supplied when filling out the application forms?

The applicant must mention if the deceased temple employee previously worked at any other temples, including the name and address of those institutions.

Which specific application form must be used by the employee's family when seeking benefits available under the Group Insurance Scheme provision?

To receive financial assistance under the Group Insurance Scheme, the eligible family must submit their application using the designated form.