Service Code: REV-203 | Department: Revenue Department | Service Charge: ₹10 Purpose: The Deserted Destitute Wives Pension Scheme (DDWPS) provides financial assistance to women who have been deserted by their husbands and are without adequate means of subsistence. It is designed for: – Women legally deserted by their husbands – Destitute wives without regular financial support – Women belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families – Deserted wives without adequate means of livelihood Required Documents: Mandatory: – Applicant Photo (recent passport-sized) – Aadhaar Card – Aadhaar Consent Form (downloadable from portal) – Smart Card / Ration Card / Any Address Proof – Court Order Copy (legal separation proof) – Self-Declaration of Applicant (downloadable from portal) – Any Identity Proof (Voter ID, Passport, PAN, Driving License) – Bank Passbook Special Requirements: – Applicant must have a valid Citizen Access Number (CAN) – Desertion Status: Must be legally deserted with court order proof – Separation Duration: Must be deserted for more than 5 years – Destitute Status: Must declare as destitute without adequate means – Legal Separation: Court order from competent court mandatory – BPL Status: Must belong to Below Poverty Line family – Bank Account: Required for direct benefit transfer – Aadhaar Mandatory: Both number and consent form compulsory Step-by-Step Application Process: 1. Visit the Portal: Login to e-Sevai Tamil Nadu https://tnedistrict.tn.gov.in portal as Operator 2. Navigate to Service: Services – Revenue Department – REV-203 Deserted Destitute Wives Pension Scheme 3. CAN Verification: – If applicant has CAN: Search by CAN number/name and proceed – If not: Click “Register CAN”, complete OTP verification, obtain CAN number 4. Complete Application Form: – Section 1: Applicant Details (auto-filled) – Section 2: Current Address (auto-filled) – Section 3: Permanent Address (auto-filled) – Section 4: Contact Details (auto-filled) – Section 5: Form Details – bank/post office info, marriage date, deserted date, and separation duration – Section 6: Other Details – destitute status, BPL status, legal separation, remarriage status – Section 7: Family Income Details – income of all family members – Section 8: Property Details – property details of all family members 5. Upload Documents: Attach all required files in accepted format and size 6. Payment: Click Make Payment → confirm payment of ₹10 7. Acknowledgement: Download and print receipt for tracking Alternative CSC Centre Method: Applicants may also apply through any Common Service Centntre (CSC) where trained operators assist with: – CAN registration – Form filling and document collection – Document scanning and upload – Payment processing – Application submission and tracking – Eligibility and documentation guidance After Submission: – Track Status: Use Application Number via portal – Saved Applications: Drafts appear in “Saved Application” section – Verification: VAO/Revenue authorities validate eligibility – Approval: Download digitally signed pension approval certificate once approved – Certificate Details: Includes pension approval, beneficiary info, and payment details – Delivery: CSC operator prints and hands over certificate to applicant Important Notes: – Eligibility: Strictly for women deserted by husbands for more than 5 years – Court Order: Legal separation court order copy is mandatory – Remarriage Status: Applicant must not be remarried – Aadhaar Requirement: Aadhaar number and consent form are mandatory – Bank Account: Essential for pension disbursement – Document Accuracy: Ensure all uploaded documents are valid and clear – File Size Limits: Photos ≤ 50 KB, documents ≤ 200 KB – Supported Formats: PDF, JPEG, JPG, PNG – Digital Signature: Certificate is digitally signed no physical signature required – Income Verification: Provide accurate income details of all family members Apply Online: https://tnedistrict.tn.gov.in Assistance: Visit your nearest e-Sevai / CSC Centre This guide is based on the Tamil Nadu e-District User Manual (REV-203). Government of Tamil Nadu, 2019.

Service Code: REV-202 | Department: Revenue Department | Service Charge: ₹10 Purpose: The Destitute Widow Pension Scheme (DWPS) provides financial assistance to widows who are destitute and without adequate means of subsistence. It is designed for: – Widows without regular financial support – Destitute women who have lost their husbands – Women belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families – Widows without support from major sons or grandsons Required Documents: Mandatory: – Applicant Photo (recent passport-sized) – Aadhaar Card – Aadhaar Consent Form (downloadable from portal) – Smart Card / Ration Card / Any Address Proof – Husband Death Certificate (with registration number and date) – Self-Declaration of Applicant (downloadable from portal) – Widow Certificate – Any Identity Proof (Voter ID, Passport, PAN, Driving License) – Bank Passbook Special Requirements: – Applicant must have a valid Citizen Access Number (CAN) – Widow Status: Must be legally widowed with proof of husband’s death – Destitute Status: Must declare as destitute without adequate means – Remarriage Status: Must not be remarried – Family Support: Must declare support from major son/grandson above 20 years, if any – BPL Status: Must belong to Below Poverty Line family – Bank Account: Required for direct benefit transfer – Aadhaar Mandatory: Both number and consent form compulsory Step-by-Step Application Process: 1. Visit the Portal: Login to e-Sevai Tamil Nadu (https://tnedistrict.tn.gov.in) portal as Operator 2. Navigate to Service: Services – Revenue Department – REV-202 Destitute Widow Pension Scheme 3. CAN Verification: – If applicant has CAN: Search by CAN number/name and proceed – If not: Click “Register CAN”, complete OTP verification, obtain CAN number 4. Complete Application Form: – Section 1: Applicant Details (auto-filled) – Section 2: Current Address (auto-filled) – Section 3: Permanent Address (auto-filled) – Section 4: Contact Details (auto-filled) – Section 5: Bank/Post Office Details – account number, IFSC – Section 6: Other Details – destitute status, BPL status, house ownership, remarriage status, husband’s death details – Section 7: Family Income Details – enter income for all family members – Section 8: Property Details – enter property details for all family members 5. Upload Documents: Attach all required documents in specified formats 6. Payment: Click Make Payment > Confirm payment of ₹10 7. Acknowledgement: Download and print receipt for tracking Alternative CSC Centre Method: Applicants may applyly through Common Service Centres (CSC) where operators assist with: – CAN registration – Form filling and document collection – Document scanning and upload – Payment processing – Application submission and tracking – Eligibility guidance After Submission: – Track Status: Use Application Number via portal – Saved Applications: Drafts available in “Saved Application” section – Verification: Reviewed by VAO/Revenue authorities for eligibility – Approval: Download digitally signed pension approval certificate once approved – Certificate Details: Includes pension approval, beneficiary information, and payment details – Delivery: CSC operator prints and hands over certificate if applied via CSC Important Notes: – Eligibility: Strictly for destitute widows without adequate means of subsistence – Death Certificate: Husband’s death certificate with registration details mandatory – Remarriage Status: Applicant must not be remarried – Aadhaar Requirement: Mandatory number and consent form – Bank Account: Essential for pension disbursement – Document Accuracy: Ensure all uploaded documents are valid and clear – File Size Limits: Photos max 50 KB, documents max 200 KB – Supported Formats: PDF, JPEG, JPG, PNG – Digital Signature: Certificate is digitally signed; no physical signature required – Income Verification: Accurate income details of all family members must be provided Apply Online: https://tnedistrict.tn.gov.in Assistance: Visit nearest e-Sevai / CSC Centre This guide is based on the Tamil Nadu e-District User Manual (REV-202). Government of Tamil Nadu, 2019.