REV-204: Unmarried Women Pension Scheme Tamil Nadu

Service Code: REV-204 | Department: Revenue Department | Service Charge: ₹10

Purpose:
The Unmarried Women Pension Scheme (UWPS) provides financial assistance to unmarried women who are without adequate means of subsistence. It is designed for:
– Women who have never been married
– Destitute unmarried women without regular financial support
– Women belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families
– Unmarried women 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
– Self-Declaration of Applicant (downloadable from portal)
– Bank Passbook
– Any Identity Proof (Voter ID, Passport, PAN, Driving License)

Special Requirements:
– Applicant must have a valid Citizen Access Number (CAN)
– Marital Status: Must be legally unmarried
– Destitute Status: Must declare as destitute without adequate means
– BPL Status: Must belong to Below Poverty Line family
– Bank Account: Required for direct benefit transfer
– Aadhaar Mandatory: Both number and consent form compulsory
– Income Verification: Provide accurate income details of all family members

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-204 Unmarried Women 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, BPL status, destitute status
– Section 6: Income Details – income of all family members
– Section 7: 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 Centre (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 who have never been married
– Marital Status: Applicant must not be married
– BPL Requirement: Must belong to Below Poverty Line category
– 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 Declaration: Provide accurate income details of all family members
– Property Declaration: Disclose all property details as required