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Financial Assistance to the Family of Temple Employees

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Published: Oct 2026

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Reviewed by Navin, Editor · First published: 9 Oct 2026

Financial Assistance to the Family of Temple Employees
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Written by Navin · Editor, tsmpb.inUpdated: 17 Oct 2026 · How we verify scheme facts

About this social welfare scheme

The scheme aims to grant financial assistance to the family of the temple employee who expires while in service. The scheme provides an amount of Rs. 5,000/- under the Group Insurance Scheme and an amount of Rs. 20,000/- under the Chief Ministerโ€™s Welfare Fund. The applications are accepted offline.

The scheme "Financial Assistance to the Family of Temple Employees" was launched by the Hindu Religious Institutions and Wakf Department, Union Territory of Puducherry. The scheme aims to grant financial assistance to the family of the temple employee who expires while in service. The scheme provides an amount of Rs. 5,000/- under the Group Insurance Scheme and an amount of Rs. 20,000/- under the Chief Ministerโ€™s Welfare Fund. The applications for this scheme are accepted offline.

Benefits at a glance

Scheme nameFinancial Assistance to the Family of Temple Employees (FAFTE)
Launched byHindu Religious Institutions and Wakf Department, Puducherry
Benefit typeCash (money paid to your bank account)
CategorySocial welfare
Level / StateState ยท Puducherry
Official portalhri.py.gov.in (link at the end of this page)

Key facts

Scheme forIndividual
Application modeOffline
Last dateOngoing (no last date notified)
DBT (direct bank transfer)No
Age18 to 80 years

Who can apply (quick check)

  • ๐Ÿ‘คAll genders
  • ๐ŸŽ‚Age 18 to 80 years
  • ๐Ÿ“Offline

Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.

What you receive

Financial Benefit: An amount of Rs. 5,000/- is granted under the Group Insurance Scheme.

Financial Benefit: An amount of Rs. 20,000/- is granted under the Chief Ministerโ€™s Welfare Fund.

Intended Use of Benefit: The amounts are granted to the family of the temple employee who expire while in service.

Who qualifies

  • The applicant must be a family member of the deceased employee of the temple.
  • The temple employee must have died while in service.

Who is not eligible

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Registration walkthrough

Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the following application forms.

Alternatively, the interested applicant may request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application forms from the concerned authority at the temple.

Step 2: In the application forms, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents.

*The forms require the signature of the temple employee (implying the application process is initiated prior to death), along with the signatures and addresses of two witnesses.

*The application must be endorsed by the Special Officer/Executive Officer or the President/Board of Trustees of the temple.

Step 3: The completed and endorsed application forms, including the declaration stating the particulars are true and that the family is eligible for the Chief Ministerโ€™s Welfare Fund, must be submitted to The Commissioner, Hindu Religious Institutions, Puducherry.

Frequently asked questions

What specific conditions must be met regarding the employee's tenure for their surviving family members to qualify for this particular financial assistance program?

The financial assistance is specifically granted to the family of a temple employee only if that employee passes away while they are actively serving in their position.

When completing the forms, what information must the applicant provide to precisely locate the institution where the employee was serving before their demise?

The applicant must clearly specify the name and the geographical location or address of the temple where the employee was working.

What is the procedural requirement concerning third-party verification, such as witnesses, when the employee or family submits the necessary forms?

Both application forms require the signatures and addresses of at least two witnesses in addition to the signature of the temple employee or the applicant.

How much financial support is officially extended to the entitled family under the Chief Ministerโ€™s Welfare Fund component of this scheme?

An amount of Rs. 20,000/- (Rupees twenty thousand) is officially granted to the family of the eligible deceased temple employee under the Chief Ministerโ€™s Welfare Fund.

What are the core credentials requested from the applicant concerning the deceased temple employee that confirm their position and role?

The application forms necessitate providing the full name of the employee and their corresponding designation within the religious institution.

Which specific application form must be utilized by the eligible family when applying to receive the designated benefits available under the Chief Ministerโ€™s Welfare Fund?

Applicants seeking financial assistance from the Chief Minister's Welfare Fund must submit their request using the official application forms.

In order to accurately verify the identity of the deceased employee, what crucial initial date must be furnished on both application documents?

Both application documents require the applicant to furnish the precise date on which the temple employee initially joined their designated duty or service.

Which specific individuals or entities within the temple administration are required to sign or endorse the completed application forms before submission?

The applications must be authenticated and signed with the official seal or signature of the Special Officer, Executive Officer, or the President/Board of Trustees of the religious institution.

When providing the deceased employee's compensation history, what details regarding their current income sources must be specified in the submitted form?

The applicant must clearly state the monthly salary of the employee, along with any corresponding amount of Grant-in-Aid they were receiving at the time.

What specific information is required to be clearly stated regarding the person designated as the legal heir of the deceased temple worker when applying for the assistance?

The application requires the full name and address of the legal heir of the temple employee, and for the Chief Minister's Welfare Fund, the relationship to the deceased must also be specified.

What is the total financial quantum provided to the family when the application is processed specifically under the Group Insurance Scheme component?

Under the Group Insurance Scheme, the family of the deceased temple employee is granted financial assistance amounting to Rs. 5,000/- (Rupees five thousand).

For the purposes of processing the Group Insurance Scheme claim, is it mandatory to disclose the deceased employee's birth details on the application document?

Yes, the application form specific to the Group Insurance Scheme mandates that the Date of Birth of the deceased temple employee be listed.

In addition to general identifying information, what details concerning the employment history of the deceased individual must be supplied when filling out the application forms?

The applicant must mention if the deceased temple employee previously worked at any other temples, including the name and address of those institutions.

Which specific application form must be used by the employee's family when seeking benefits available under the Group Insurance Scheme provision?

To receive financial assistance under the Group Insurance Scheme, the eligible family must submit their application using the designated form.

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