The first-time marriage certificate should be obtained from MP/MLA/Commissioner of Municipality/Commune Panchayat as specified in the scheme guidelines.

Applicants should not be receiving financial assistance from other sources to be eligible for this scheme.

No, the assistance is provided for the first marriage only, as per the guidelines of the scheme.

The application must be submitted 30 days prior to the scheduled date of marriage to be considered for financial assistance.

Yes, the bride should be at least 18 years old, and the groom should be at least 21 years old at the time of marriage.

Financial assistance is available for the marriage of the first two daughters in a family, provided they meet the eligibility criteria.

No, applicants can rest assured that the entire application process is entirely free of cost. There are no fees associated with applying for this scheme.

The guidelines do not mention any provision for compensation in the event of delayed disbursement of scheme benefits. Applicants should note that compensation for delays is not part of the scheme's framework.

Unfortunately, this scheme is exclusively available to permanent residents of the Puducherry. Applicants from neighboring States/UTs, among others, are not eligible to apply.