Puducherry
Grant of House Construction Subsidy to Scheduled Caste People
Main benefit
The subsidy amount of ₹4,00,000/- is granted in 3 Instalments as follows: 1st Installment of ₹1,50,000/- on possession of vacant house site.
Can you get this scheme?
Conditions at a glance
- Family income up to ₹2 lakh a year
- Category: SC
About
The scheme "Grant of House Construction Subsidy to Scheduled Caste People” was introduced by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Puducherry. Through this scheme, the poor Scheduled Caste people, and other Economically backward class people, who meet the eligibility criteria, are provided house construction subsidy.
Benefits
- The subsidy amount of ₹4,00,000/- is granted in 3 Instalments as follows: 1st Installment of ₹1,50,000/- on possession of vacant house site. 2nd Installment of ₹1,50,000/-. 3rd Installment of ₹1,00,000/-.
- The building materials worth ₹1,00,000/- will also be provided.* The number of beneficiaries to be covered every year will be completed according to the physical target earmarked in the action Plan.
Who can apply
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be a native or a permanent resident of the Union Territory of Pondicherry.
- The applicant should not possess a house.
- The applicant should be from Scheduled Caste or from Other Economically Backward Class.
- For Scheduled Caste
- The applicant should have a house site of an area of 450 sq.ft to build the house.
- The annual income of the applicant should not exceed ₹2,00,000/-.
- For Other Economically Backward Class
- The applicant should have a house site granted by Adi Dravidar Welfare Department.
- The annual income of the applicant should not exceed ₹24,000/-.
Documents needed
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How to apply
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Online
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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 from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
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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).
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Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority.
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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).
Common questions
What is the application tracking process?
The application can be tracked on https://edistrict.py.gov.in/User/Track Application.aspx.
Where can applicants find additional assistance or contact the relevant authorities?
For additional assistance, applicants can visit https://adwelfare.py.gov.in/contact-us.
What government department grants house sites to Other Economically Backward Class applicants?
The house site should be granted by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department.
Are there any specific requirements for house site possession?
The applicant should have a house site of 450 sq.ft for building the house.
What documents are required to prove land ownership?
Encumbrance certificate, photocopy of plot/vacant land, plot proof, and parent document are necessary.
What proof of residency is necessary for applicants?
Applicants need a residence-cum-nativity certificate.
What is the income limit for Other Economically Backward Class applicants?
The annual income for Other Economically Backward Class applicants should not exceed ₹24,000.
What is the house site requirement for Other Economically Backward Class applicants?
They should have a house site granted by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department.
What is the income limit for Scheduled Caste applicants?
The annual income for Scheduled Caste applicants should not exceed ₹2,00,000.
What is the eligibility criterion for citizenship under this scheme?
The applicant must be a citizen of India.
What are the benefits provided under the scheme?
The subsidy of ₹4,00,000 is granted in three instalments, along with building materials worth ₹1,00,000.
How is the subsidy amount distributed?
The subsidy is distributed in three instalments: ₹1,50,000, ₹1,50,000, and ₹1,00,000.
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