The scheme is administered by the Department of Sainik Welfare, Union Territory of Puducherry.

The URL of the Official Website of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry is: https://sainik.py.gov.in/.

Public Information Officer: Shri. Sandirakumaran.S, Director, Department of Sainik Welfare, 261, Pakkamudiyanpet, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605 008, +91-413-2250575 / +91-413-2253107, dirdsw.pon@nic.in, sainik.pon@nic.in Appellate Authority: Shri. S.D. Sundaresan, I.A.S., Secretary to Govt. (Sainik Welfare), Chief Secretariat, Puducherry - 605001, 0413-2349712, jshome.pon@nic.in

Yes, if released on completion of the specific period of engagement and were given gratuity at the time of release.

Yes, all Schemes are applicable only to the Ex-servicemen/Widows of Ex-servicemen registered with the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry.

The required information may be asked through an application along with IPO/DD for a sum of ₹10/- in favour of the Director, Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. For more details, visit: https://sainik.py.gov.in/right-to-information.

The definition of "Ex-Servicemen" can be accessed through the following URL: https://sainik.py.gov.in/definition-ex-servicemen

The applicant should request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application form has been submitted. The receipt should contain essential details such as the date, time, and a unique identification number if applicable.

No, but the applicants can request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority as a form of confirmation upon submission.

For detailed guidelines, you can refer to the official document available at the following URL: https://sainik.py.gov.in/assistance-affd-fund.

The application forms can be accessed through the following URL: https://sainik.py.gov.in/application-forms.

There is no income-related eligibility criteria for this scheme.

The application should be submitted on a working day, and during working hours to the competent authority at the Rajya Sainik Board, Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Puducherry, 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Rd, Lawspet, Puducherry - 605013

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.

You contact the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry at (+91)(0413) 2253107, dirdsw.pon@nic.in, Monday to Friday, between 02:30 PM to 05:00 PM.