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Accident Relief Scheme

The scheme "Accident Relief Scheme" was launched by the Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance of ₹20,000/- to the legal heirs of the household BPL on the death of a “Primary breadwinner” (male or female).

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Tamil Nadu

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Financial assistance of ₹20,000/- is given to the legal heirs of the household below poverty line. | NOTE: Depending upon the nature of the injury sustained and the degree of physical impairment, relief of ₹5,000 to ₹15,000 is given.

Who can apply

The breadwinner of the family, whether male or female, must be an earning member.; The breadwinner's death was caused by an accident.; The family should belong to the BPL category.; Legal heirs of the deceased primary breadwinner of the family.; The family members engaged in the [44 categories (Page No. 139)](https://www.tn.gov.in/rti/proactive/swnmp/citizen_social_welfare.pdf) of notified employment.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

Who is the sanctioning authority for this scheme?

The Special Tahsildar (Social Security Scheme) is the sanctioning authority.

Who is eligible to receive financial assistance under this scheme?

Legal heirs of the deceased primary breadwinner in the family and family members engaged in the 44 notified employments are eligible.

What is the objective of the Accident Relief Scheme?

The objective is to provide financial assistance to the legal heirs of the primary breadwinner who dies or gets injured in specific occupational accidents.

How much financial assistance is provided in case of death of the primary breadwinner?

[?]20,000 is given to the legal heirs of the household below the poverty line in case of the primary breadwinner's death.

What is the maximum relief amount provided for injury sustained due to an accident?

Relief amounts range from [?]5,000 to [?]15,000 based on the nature of the injury and degree of physical impairment.

How many categories of employments are covered under this scheme?

There are 44 categories of employments covered under this scheme.

What documents need to be submitted along with the application?

Required documents include Ration card/Aadhaar Card, First Information Report, Death Certificate, and the application form.

Within what timeframe should the application be submitted after the death?

The application should be submitted within 6 months from the date of death.

Where should the application be sent?

Applications can be sent to the District Collector, Revenue Divisional Officer, or Special Tahsildar (Social Security Scheme).

Who should be contacted in case of any delay or deficiency in service?

In case of any delay or deficiency in service, contact the Special Deputy Collector (Social Security Scheme), Sub Collector/Revenue Divisional Officers, or District Collector.

Can family members engaged in any occupation apply for this scheme?

Only family members engaged in the 44 notified employments can apply for this scheme.

Is there any age limit for the legal heirs to claim the relief?

There's no specific age limit mentioned for legal heirs to claim relief.