Executive Summary:
This notification from the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi announces amendments to the Old Age Assistance Rules, 2009, and the Financial Assistance to Persons with Special Needs, 2009. The amendments primarily concern income eligibility criteria and increased financial assistance amounts. The changes are effective from the month of the notification (February 2017).
Key Points / Main Content:
Old Age Assistance Rules, 2009 Amendments:
Income Eligibility:
The applicant's family income should not exceed Rs. 1,00,000 per annum from all sources.
Assistance Amount:
Beneficiaries aged 60-69 years will receive Rs. 2,000 per month.
Beneficiaries aged 70 years and above will receive Rs. 2,500 per month.
An additional Rs. 500 per month will be provided to beneficiaries aged 60-69 years belonging to SC/ST/Minority communities, upon providing relevant documents.
Aadhaar Linkage:
The enhanced assistance is payable only to beneficiaries with Aadhaar-linked bank accounts or those receiving pensions through the Aadhaar Payment Bridge System (Direct Benefit Transfer).
Financial Assistance to Persons with Special Needs, 2009 Amendments:
Income Eligibility:
The applicant's family income should not exceed Rs. 1,00,000 per annum from all sources.
Assistance Amount:
Beneficiaries will receive Rs. 2,500 per month.
Aadhaar Linkage:
The enhanced assistance is payable only to beneficiaries with Aadhaar-linked bank accounts or those receiving pensions through the Aadhaar Payment Bridge System (Direct Benefit Transfer).
Impact Analysis:
Beneficiaries of Old Age Assistance and Financial Assistance to Persons with Special Needs:
Impact:
Revised income eligibility criteria and increased monthly financial assistance amounts.
Requirement to link bank accounts with Aadhaar to receive the enhanced assistance.
Potential additional benefit of Rs. 500 for eligible beneficiaries aged 60-69 years from SC/ST/Minority communities under the Old Age Assistance Rules.
Action Required:
Ensure that their bank accounts are linked with Aadhaar.
Provide relevant documents (if applicable) to claim the additional Rs. 500 benefit.
Government of Delhi (Department of Social Welfare and Women and Child Development):
Impact:
Responsible for implementing the amended rules and ensuring disbursement of revised assistance amounts.
Action Required:
Update internal processes to reflect the revised income criteria and assistance amounts.
Ensure systems are in place to verify Aadhaar linkage and disburse payments accordingly.
Establish a process for beneficiaries to submit relevant documents for the additional Rs. 500 benefit (if applicable).
Key Entities Referenced
Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi: The governing body of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, responsible for implementing and overseeing policies and schemes.
Old Age Assistance Rules, 2009: A set of regulations providing financial assistance to elderly individuals, amended to increase allowance amounts and eligibility criteria.
Financial Assistance to Persons with Special Needs, 2009: A scheme providing financial aid to individuals with special needs, modified to adjust income eligibility requirements and increase assistance amounts.
Aadhaar: A 12-digit individual identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India. Used for direct benefit transfer and linking to bank accounts for receiving financial assistance.
Aadhaar Payment Bridge System: A system for direct benefit transfer that uses the Aadhaar number to credit government benefits and subsidies directly into beneficiaries' bank accounts.
Lt. Governor of Delhi: The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, the constitutional head of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, in whose name the notification is issued.
Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Minority: Refers to the categories of disadvantaged communities eligible for additional financial assistance under the amended scheme.
Delhi Gazette: The official gazette of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, used for publishing government notifications and regulations.
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NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 14th February, 2017
F. 41(230)/DSW/FAS/Pen. Enhance/2016-17/30315-325 .—The Lt. Governor of Delhi is pleased to make the
following amendment in the below-mentioned schemes:
1 The Old Age Assistance Rules, 2009 as published in the Delhi Gazette vide Notification No. F 41
(21)/DSW/FAS/Sch. Amend/09-10/1892-1904 dated November 4, 2009 and subsequent amendments, including
amendment vide notification No. F 41(8)/FAS/DSW/Enhance/2007-08/2358-2368 dated November 11, 2011.
Amendment in Rule 4 (c)
In Rule 4 (c), the family income of the applicant is modified to be not more than Rs. 1,00,000/- p.a. (Rs. One lakh per
annum) and the rule shall now read as under:
“The applicant shall be entitled for financial assistance if his/her annual family income is not more than
Rs. 1,00,000/- p.a. (Rs. One lakh per annum) from all sources.”
Amendment in Rule 7 (a)
In Rule 7 (a) the quantum of assistance has been enhanced by Rs. 1000/- per month and the rule shall now read as under:
“Subject to the fulfillment of the provisions of the scheme, an allowance of Rs. 2000/- per month (Rs. two
thousand per month) to beneficiaries aged 60- 69 years and Rs. 2,500/- per month (Rs. two thousand and five
hundred per month) to beneficiaries of age 70 years and above will be remitted on monthly basis to the bank
accounts of the beneficiaries. This enhanced quantum will be payable only to those beneficiaries who have linked
their bank accounts with Aadhaar and are receiving pension through Aadhaar Payment Bridge System (Direct
Benefit Transfer after seeding/linking with Aadhaar).
An additional amount of Rs. 500/- per month will be given to 60-69 year old beneficiaries belonging to
SC/ST/Minority communities who provide their relevant dcouments.”
2. The Financial Assistance to Persons with Special Needs, 2009 as published in the Delhi Gazette vide
Notification No. F 41 (21)/DSW/FAS/Sch. Amend/09-10/1880-1891 dated November 4, 2009 and subsequent
amendment vide notification no. F 3(1)/FAS/UAPWD/DSW/06-07/979-990 dated August 6, 2012PART IV] DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 3
Amendment in Rule 4 (viii)
In Rule 4 (viii), the family income of the applicant is modified to be not more than Rs. 1,00,000/- p.a. (Rs. One lakh per
annum) from all sources.
Amendment in Rule 7 (a)
In Rule 7 (a) the quantum of assistance has been enhanced by Rs. 1,000/- per month and the rule shall now be read as
under:
“Subject to the fulfillment of the provisions of the scheme, an allowance of Rs. 2,500/- per month (Rs. two
thousand and five hundred per month) will be remitted on monthly basis to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries.
This enhanced quantum will be payable only to those beneficiaries who have linked their bank accounts with
Aadhaar and are receiving pension through Aadhaar Payment Bridge System (Direct Benefit Transfer after
seeding/linking with Aadhaar).”
The above amendments shall be effective from the month of notification.
By Order and in the Name of the Lt. Governor
of the National Capitial Territory of Delhi,
Dr. DILRAJ KAUR, Secy.
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