The scheme “Assistance under SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act” was introduced by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry. The objective of the scheme is to provide immediate relief to the victims of atrocities who are from Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes.

Benefits

Payment of Relief, Compensation for Loss, and Rehabilitation.

Eligibility

• The applicant should be from a Scheduled Caste.
• The applicant should have been affected by an atrocity.

Application Process

Offline

• Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Office/ Sub-Office of the Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form.
• Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
• Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority.
• Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Documents Required

• Residence-cum-nativity Certificate.
• Aadhaar Card.
• Caste Certificate.
• Copy of FIR.
• Recent Passport-Size Photograph of the Applicant.

In the absence of an Aadhaar Card; provide any one of the following:

• 1. Bank or Post Office Passbook with Photo.
• 2. Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card.
• 3. Passport.
• 4. Ration Card.
• 5. Voter Identity Card.
• 6. MGNREGA Card.
• 7. Kisan Photo Passbook.
• 8. Driving license issued by the Licensing Authority.
• 9. Certificate of identity having a photo issued by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar.
• 10. Any other document as specified by the Department.

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