Financial Assistance To Visually Impaired Advocates

About This Scheme

The scheme “Financial Assistance to visually impaired Advocates” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala. Under the scheme, financial assistance will be provided to visually impaired Advocates who are practicing in any one or more Courts in Kerala. The applicant under this scheme shall be eligible for an exgratia non-recurring grant for the purchase of books, provisional suits, etc., and they are being paid a reader's allowance for a period of 10 years.

Eligibility

1. The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State. 2. The applicant should be a visually impaired Advocate. 3. The applicant should be an advocate practicing in any one or more Courts in Kerala. 4. The combined annual income of the applicant and his/her family from all sources shall not exceed ₹1,00,000/-. Note: A person who becomes a reading assistant to advocates should at least pass the S.S.L.C. examination.

Benefits

1. Under the scheme, the Visually Impaired Advocates shall be eligible for an exgratia non-recurring grant of ₹3500/- for the purchase of books, provisional suits, etc. 1. The Visually Impaired Advocates are also being paid a reader's allowance @ ₹5000/- per month for a period of 10 years.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

This scheme was sourced from myScheme, the Government of India's official Central+State scheme discovery portal, and reviewed by an editor before publishing. Use the button above to read the full details and apply directly on the official source.