G.O.(Ms) No.133, Chief Minister's Uzhavar Pathukappu Thittam, 2011, Enhancement of Financial Assistance
The Revenue [LR.1(2)] Department issued Government Order (Ms.) Number 133, dated 24 April 2017, increasing financial assistance for the bereaved family of an agricultural labourer, small farmer or marginal farmer whose Maroon Card Holder dies naturally. The assistance under the Chief Minister's Uzhavar Pathukappu Thittam, 2011, was increased from Rs.10,000 to Rs.20,000 with effect from 24 April 2017.
What the order changes
Government Order (Ms.) Number 133, dated 24 April 2017, increases the lump sum financial assistance payable under the Chief Minister's Uzhavar Pathukappu Thittam, 2011. The amount for a bereaved family following the natural death of a Maroon Card Holder was raised from Rs.10,000 to Rs.20,000.
The Revenue [LR.1(2)] Department made the increase to bring the benefit on par with the Rs.20,000 assistance available under the Distress Relief Scheme following the death of a breadwinner in a poor household.
Who may be affected
Government Order (Ms.) Number 133 applies to bereaved families of:
- Agricultural labourers.
- Small farmers.
- Marginal farmers.
The deceased person must have been a Maroon Card Holder, and the payment described in the order applies where the death was from natural causes. The document does not set out an application procedure or list the documents required to claim the assistance.
Key provisions
Government Order (Ms.) Number 133 provides that:
- The earlier financial assistance was Rs.10,000.
- The revised financial assistance is Rs.20,000.
- The assistance is a lump sum payment to the bereaved family.
- The benefit is provided under the Chief Minister's Uzhavar Pathukappu Thittam, 2011.
- The increase took effect from the date of issue, 24 April 2017.
- The Finance Department concurred with the decision on 19 April 2017.
Background and administration
The Revenue [LR.1(2)] Department recorded that the Rs.10,000 benefit had previously been authorised under Government Order (Ms.) Number 265, dated 10 September 2011. It also referred to Government Order (Ms.) Number 443, dated 30 December 2015, which increased assistance under the Distress Relief Scheme to Rs.20,000.
The increase for Maroon Card Holders followed a Budget announcement made in the Assembly on 16 March 2017 and a recommendation from the Principal Secretary and Commissioner of Land Reforms. Copies were addressed to the Principal Secretary and Commissioner of Land Reforms, the Director of Land Reforms, District Collectors except Chennai, and Tahsildars except Chennai, among other officials.
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Common questions
How much assistance can the bereaved family receive?
The assistance is Rs.20,000. Government Order (Ms.) Number 133 increased it from Rs.10,000.
Who is covered by this financial assistance?
It covers the bereaved family of an agricultural labourer, small farmer or marginal farmer when a Maroon Card Holder dies from natural causes.
From what date does the increased amount apply?
The increased assistance applies from 24 April 2017, the date on which Government Order (Ms.) Number 133 was issued.
Does the document explain how to apply for the assistance?
No. The document orders the increase in assistance but does not provide an application process or a list of required documents.
