Financial Assistance to the Family of Temple Employees

Financial Assistance to the Family of Temple Employees provides immediate money support to the surviving family members of temple staff who pass away while in service. The scheme pays ₹5,000 under the Group Insurance Scheme and ₹20,000 under the Chief Minister's Welfare Fund to help families handle sudden money problems.

This scheme is run by the Hindu Religious Institutions and Wakf Department in Puducherry. It is still open for eligible families and applications are accepted through the offline process.

Financial Assistance to the Family of Temple Employees

The scheme works as a helping hand for families who lose a loved one while the person is still working in temple services. It makes sure the family gets some money support at a very difficult time. The money is paid directly to the family members of the deceased employee.

The scheme is a state-level scheme for Puducherry and is meant for individuals. It comes under the categories of Sports and Culture, and Social Welfare and Empowerment. The benefit is given in cash and the scheme does not use DBT payment.

Key Information

Benefits

The scheme gives direct cash help to the family of a deceased temple employee so they have some stability after their loss. The benefit is paid under two main headings:

Eligibility

To get this help, the following points must be met:

• You should be a family member of the deceased temple employee. This means the legal heir or a close family member of the person who worked at the temple.
• The employee must have been actively serving at the temple at the time of passing. The scheme is only for employees who die while still in service.

Application Process

The application is done fully offline. Follow these steps to apply for the benefits:

STEP 1 - Get the application forms. You can download Annexure V for the Group Insurance Scheme and Annexure VI for the Chief Minister's Welfare Fund from the official Puducherry government portal. You can also collect hard copies directly from your temple administration office.

STEP 2 - Fill in all the required fields in the forms carefully. Attach copies of all the required documents with the application.

STEP 3 - Get the application endorsed by the Special Officer, Executive Officer, or the President or Board of Trustees of the temple. This official signature is needed for the application to be valid.

STEP 4 - Include the signatures and addresses of two witnesses on both application forms.

STEP 5 - Submit the completed and endorsed documents to The Commissioner, Hindu Religious Institutions, Puducherry.

Documents

Keep the following documents ready for your application:

• Proof of relationship between the legal heir of the deceased employee.
• Birth certificate of the deceased employee.
• Proof regarding the date when the employee joined their duties.
• Proof of the employee's marital status.
• Official records of the employee's salary and any grant-in-aid received.
• Retirement date proof, if applicable for insurance.
• A list of other temples where the employee previously served.
• Endorsement letters from the temple authorities.

References

You can find more information about Puducherry government services on the official portal:

• Official Website of Government of Puducherry

FAQ's

What happens if the employee was not in active service when they passed?

This scheme is only for the families of employees who die while they are still in active service at the temple.

How do I identify the place of work on the form?

You should clearly write the full name and address of the temple where the employee was working.

Do I need witness signatures on the form?

Yes, you should provide the signatures and addresses of at least two witnesses on both application forms.

How much will I receive via the Chief Minister's Welfare Fund?

You will receive an amount of ₹20,000 under this component.

What details of the employee do I need to mention in the application?

You should state the employee's full name, their designation, and their service history, including any previous temples they served in.

Is the official endorsement by the temple required?

Yes, the application must be signed and verified by the Special Officer, Executive Officer, or the President or Board of Trustees.

What salary information do I need to provide?

You must provide details of the employee's last drawn monthly salary and any grant-in-aid they received.

What is the benefit amount for the Group Insurance Scheme?

The family receives ₹5,000 under this specific insurance provision.

Is the employee's date of birth needed for the insurance claim?

Yes, you should include the date of birth of the deceased employee in the Group Insurance Scheme application form.