Under the scheme, financial assistance will be provided to visually impaired advocates who are practicing in any one or more Courts in Kerala. The applicant under this scheme shall be eligible for an exgratia non-recurring grant for the purchase of books, provisional suits, etc., and they are being paid a reader's allowance for a period of 10 years.

Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala

The visually impaired advocates practicing in any one or more Courts in Kerala are eligible to apply under the scheme.

Yes, only visually impaired advocates are eligible to apply under the scheme.

Yes, a person who becomes a reading assistant to advocates should at least pass the S.S.L.C. examination.

Yes, the applicant should be a permanent resident of Kerala State.

Under the scheme, the Visually Impaired Advocates shall be eligible for an exgratia non-recurring grant of ₹3500/- for the purchase of books, provisional suits, etc.

The visually impaired advocates are also being paid a reader's allowance @ ₹5000/- per month for a period of 10 years.

The combined annual income of the applicant and his/her family from all sources shall not exceed ₹1,00,000/-.

To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant should visit the Official Portal- SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal. https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in