G.O.(Ms) No.133, Chief Minister's Uzhavar Pathukappu Thittam, 2011
The Revenue [LR.1(2)] Department issued G.O.(Ms) No.133 on 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 the date of issue.
What the government order does
The Revenue [LR.1(2)] Department's G.O.(Ms) No.133, dated 24 April 2017, increases the lump sum financial assistance payable following the natural death of a Maroon Card Holder under the Chief Minister's Uzhavar Pathukappu Thittam, 2011.
The financial assistance was previously Rs.10,000. The Government increased it to Rs.20,000, stated as Rupees Twenty thousand only.
Who is affected
G.O.(Ms) No.133 applies to bereaved families of the following groups covered by the Chief Minister's Uzhavar Pathukappu Thittam, 2011:
- Agricultural labourers.
- Small farmers.
- Marginal farmers.
- Families experiencing the natural death of a Maroon Card Holder.
The document concerns financial assistance after a natural death. It does not set out any application procedure, required documents or payment timetable.
Why the amount was increased
G.O.(Ms) No.133 records that assistance of Rs.10,000 had been available under the Chief Minister's Uzhavar Pathukappu Thittam, 2011. Under the Distress Relief Scheme, assistance for poor households losing income because of the death of the breadwinner had already been increased from Rs.10,000 to Rs.20,000.
The Budget announcement made in the Assembly on 16 March 2017 proposed bringing the assistance for the natural death of a Maroon Card Holder to the same level as the Distress Relief Scheme. The Principal Secretary and Commissioner of Land Reforms also recommended increasing the lump sum assistance to Rs.20,000.
Key provisions
G.O.(Ms) No.133 provides that:
- The amount increases from Rs.10,000 to Rs.20,000.
- The increase covers the natural death of a Maroon Card Holder under the Chief Minister's Uzhavar Pathukappu Thittam, 2011.
- The enhanced amount comes into force on 24 April 2017, the date the government order was issued.
- The Finance Department concurred with the decision.
The order was addressed for administration to land reforms and revenue authorities, including District Collectors and Tahsildars except Chennai, as well as the concerned Treasury Officers.
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Common questions
How much assistance is available after the natural death of a Maroon Card Holder?
G.O.(Ms) No.133 increases the assistance from Rs.10,000 to Rs.20,000 under the Chief Minister's Uzhavar Pathukappu Thittam, 2011.
Which families are covered by the enhanced assistance?
The enhanced assistance is for bereaved families of agricultural labourers, small farmers and marginal farmers when a Maroon Card Holder dies naturally.
From what date does the increased amount apply?
The increased amount comes into force from 24 April 2017, the date G.O.(Ms) No.133 was issued.
Does the document explain how to apply for the assistance?
No. G.O.(Ms) No.133 increases the amount of assistance but does not provide an application procedure, list of documents or payment timetable.
