AI SummaryTamil Nadu Labour Welfare Board gives a one-time cash payment of ₹20,000 as Marriage Scheme Assistance to its employees and their sons or daughters who legally reach the age of marriage. This support is meant to help working families manage wedding expenses, and the benefit is open to both male and female employees and their wards.
The scheme is managed by the Labour and Employment Department of Tamil Nadu, and it is available to employees who contribute to the Labour Welfare Fund. The amount and the rules were revised, so anyone planning to apply should check the latest conditions given below before submitting the form.
Marriage Scheme Assistance - Key Information
The board is now paying a higher amount than before. Earlier the assistance was ₹10,000, but the current benefit is fixed at ₹20,000. The salary limit for the employee has also been raised, which makes more workers eligible for this support.
Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Marriage Scheme Assistance |
| Level | State |
| Managing Department | Labour and Employment Department |
| Target Beneficiaries | Employees and their sons or daughters |
| Financial Benefit | ₹20,000 |
| Salary Limit | ₹35,000 (Basic pay plus DA) |
| Application Mode | Offline with application form |
| Official Website | lwb.tn.gov.in |
Benefits
Eligible people receive one-time cash support of ₹20,000 for a registered marriage. Both male and female employees, as well as their sons and daughters, can get this amount. The money is paid by the Labour Welfare Board only when the marriage is registered.
The payment is made once for a marriage. If more than one person in the same family is an employee, such as the mother, father, bride or bridegroom, then only one of them should apply. When more than one application is received, the first one submitted is the only one taken up for payment.
Eligibility
The rules for who can apply are now more detailed. Below are the main conditions that must be met to get the benefit.
- The employee must have contributed to the Labour Welfare Fund for the previous year to claim the benefit in the current year.
- The employee's age must not be more than 60 years at the time of applying.
- The employee's monthly salary, which means Basic pay plus Dearness Allowance, must not be more than ₹35,000.
- The employee or the ward who is a female should not have already received marriage support from the Social Welfare Department, as such people are not eligible here.
- The marriage must be registered, and also must have taken place within three months before the date of application.
Documents Required
Applicants must attach a set of papers along with the filled form. These documents help the board confirm that the marriage happened and that the employee qualifies.
- Attested copy of the marriage registration certificate.
- Original marriage invitation card.
- Attested copies of the Aadhar card and ration card of the employee, the bride and the bridegroom.
- Copy of the Labour Welfare Fund payment receipt.
- Salary slip for the month in which Labour Welfare Fund was deducted from the employee.
- Previous month salary slip of the employee.
- Two copies of the front page of the employee's bank passbook.
Application Process
Applications are submitted in the offline process. Follow the steps below to prepare and send the form correctly.
STEP 1 - Download the application form from the official board website. The form can be taken from the Marriage Scheme Assistance page on the Labour Welfare Board website, or by visiting the board office directly.
STEP 2 - Fill in the form with the correct personal and service details of the employee, and attach all the required documents listed above.
STEP 3 - Send the completed application to the Secretary, Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Board, T.M.S. Campus, D.M.S. Complex, 6th Floor, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai - 600006. Make sure the application reaches the board within three months from the date of marriage.
STEP 4 - Keep a copy of the application and the proof of submission. Once the board verifies the details and the Labour Welfare Fund contribution, the payment of ₹20,000 is made to the employee's bank account.
References
For the exact form and current rules, use the official links below. The application form can be downloaded directly from the board.
- Official Marriage Scheme Assistance page
- Download Marriage Assistance application form
- Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Board official website
FAQ's
Who can get the Marriage Scheme Assistance in Tamil Nadu?
Employees who contribute to the Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Fund for the previous year can apply, as long as their age is below 60 years and their monthly salary (Basic pay plus DA) is ₹35,000 or less. Their sons and daughters are also eligible.
What amount is given under this scheme now?
The board currently provides a one-time payment of ₹20,000 for a registered marriage.
Is there any salary limit for the employee?
Yes, the employee's monthly salary should not be more than ₹35,000, which is the Basic pay plus Dearness Allowance.
What is the deadline to submit the application?
The last date for the board to receive the application is three months from the date of the marriage.
Where should the application be sent?
The filled form with documents must be sent to the Secretary, Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Board, T.M.S. Campus, D.M.S. Complex, 6th Floor, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai - 600006.
Can a person get this support if they already received it from the Social Welfare Department?
No. Employees or their female wards who have already received marriage support from the Social Welfare Department cannot get this benefit from the Labour Welfare Board.