AI SummaryPayment of Ex-Gratia Amount on Death of the UPNL Employee During Service gives a one-time cash payment to the legal dependents of UPNL employees who pass away during their active service period. The support amount is now ₹1,50,000.
Uttarakhand Purv Sainik Kalyan Nigam Limited (UPNL) runs this scheme under the Sainik Welfare Department of the Government of Uttarakhand. The ex-gratia amount was earlier ₹1,00,000, and it has now been raised to ₹1,50,000 so that families get better support during a difficult time.
The payment is released from the UPNL fund and goes directly to the family or the legally nominated dependent. The main aim is to help the family manage immediate expenses after the sudden loss of the earning member.
Payment of Ex-Gratia Amount on Death of the UPNL Employee During Service - Introduction
This scheme is meant for the legal dependents of UPNL employees who lose their lives during their period of service. A one-time ex-gratia payment of ₹1,50,000 is made from the UPNL fund to the family or the officially nominated legal dependent.
UPNL is a welfare body formed to look after ex-servicemen, veer naris and their dependents. Along with providing jobs, it also extends this death support to the families of its sponsored employees. The revised amount of ₹1,50,000 was announced by the Sainik Kalyan department to strengthen this support.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Payment of Ex-Gratia Amount on Death of the UPNL Employee During Service |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Family |
| Beneficiary State | Uttarakhand |
| Category | Social Welfare and Empowerment |
| Benefit Type | Cash |
| Ex-Gratia Amount | ₹1,50,000 |
| DBT Scheme | No |
| Nodal Department | State Sainik Board |
| Implementing Agency | Uttarakhand Purv Sainik Kalyan Nigam Limited |
Benefits
When a tragic incident occurs and a UPNL employee passes away during service, this scheme provides a one-time ex-gratia payment of ₹1,50,000 from the UPNL fund. The earlier amount of ₹1,00,000 has been revised upward to ₹1,50,000.
This grant is paid directly to the family or the officially nominated legal dependent. It helps them cover funeral costs, urgent household needs and other immediate expenses during the early days after the loss.
Eligibility
Only the legally nominated dependent of a deceased UPNL employee can claim this support. The following points decide who is eligible.
- You should be a legal dependent of the deceased UPNL employee.
- The deceased employee must have been a resident of Uttarakhand.
- You should have been formally nominated by the employee during their service period to receive this ex-gratia grant.
Application Process
If you are the legal dependent, you should submit your application form to the UPNL Headquarter Office as soon as possible. Follow the steps given below to complete the process without any delay.
STEP 1 - Collect all the required documents such as the death certificate, service certificate, Aadhaar card, bank details and family register records.
STEP 2 - Visit the UPNL Headquarter Office in Dehradun or the nearest district Sainik Kalyan office with the filled application form.
STEP 3 - Submit the application along with the required documents and get an acknowledgement for future reference.
STEP 4 - The department verifies the documents and releases the ex-gratia amount to the nominated dependent's bank account once the claim is approved.
Documents
Keep the following documents ready when you apply for the ex-gratia payment.
- Death certificate of the employee.
- Service certificate issued by the department of the deceased employee, following the prescribed format.
- Aadhaar card of the dependent.
- Bank account details of the dependent, including a copy of the passbook.
- Recent photograph of the dependent.
- Copy of the Aadhaar card of family members and a verified copy of the family register.
- No Objection Certificate on an affidavit of ₹10 from other dependents listed in the family register, along with a declaration that the ex-gratia grant has not been previously received by them.
References
Sainik Kalyan Online Services Portal
FAQ's
Who is eligible for the ex-gratia payment?
The legally nominated dependent of a deceased UPNL employee is eligible to receive this support.
What is the amount of ex-gratia provided?
The scheme provides a one-time financial support of ₹1,50,000, which has been revised upward from the earlier ₹1,00,000.
Is the amount paid monthly or one-time?
This is a one-time payment made to the eligible dependent.
What is the source of this fund?
The ex-gratia payment is funded by the UPNL (Uttarakhand Purva Sainik Kalyan Nigam Limited) resources.
What documents are required to apply?
You will need the death certificate, service certificate, Aadhaar card, bank details, family register records, and an affidavit of no objection from other family members.
Where should the application be submitted?
You should submit the application at the UPNL Headquarters Office in Dehradun or the district Sainik Kalyan office.
Can more than one dependent claim the benefit?
No, only the person legally nominated by the employee during their service can claim the benefit.
What if the deceased did not nominate anyone?
If no nomination was made, the dependent may not be eligible to receive benefits under this specific scheme.
Is the benefit available if the employee dies after retirement?
No, this scheme is strictly for cases where the employee passes away during their active service period.