No, the applicant must have a disability of 40% or above to qualify for financial assistance under the scheme.

No, only residents of the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least 5 years are eligible to apply for the scheme.

Contact the Regional Administrator in Mahe/Yanam for any delays in benefit disbursal in these regions.

For delays in Karaikal, contact the Collector of Karaikal.

In case of delays, contact the Director, Directorate of Social Welfare, Saradhambal Nagar, Ellaipillaichavadhy, Puducherry.

The application for financial assistance must be submitted within 30 days from the date of death of the differently abled person.

The claimant must be a close relative, such as a son, daughter, spouse, or any other individual responsible for the care and maintenance of the deceased differently abled person.

No, the application must be submitted within 30 days from the date of death to be eligible for the financial assistance; retroactive claims beyond this period are not considered.

Upon the death of the individual, the claimant receives the financial assistance of ₹15,000 through the designated channels specified by the 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.

The application form requires filling in fields marked with a red asterisk, including personal details and necessary documents.