What you get
One-time financial assistance to the tune of ₹2,50,000/- per temple towards the purchase of building materials for renovation and special repair works.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
If our religious institution is located within an economically weaker section or Adi-Dravidar colony, what is the maximum financial assistance we can receive for necessary repairs?
The maximum assistance extended is a one-time financial amount of ₹2,50,000/- per temple, specifically provided for renovation and special repair works.
What specific documentation must we provide to demonstrate the total annual income derived from sources like offerings, donations, properties, or vacant sites?
You must enclose a Certificate in Form-‘B’ which is obtained from an officer who is nominated explicitly by the Commissioner, Hindu Religious Institutions. This certificate verifies the total annual income from all properties and donations.
If the religious institution seeking financial support is currently situated on land that is privately owned, what unique document needs to be furnished alongside the application?
If the land is owned by a private person, you must furnish the legal document confirming that the land has been duly donated in the name of the temple seeking assistance.
How soon after submitting our complete application package should the temple authorities expect the sanction of the first financial installment to be considered?
Consideration for the sanction of the first installment of financial assistance is usually processed within a period of three months, subject to the Government's prevailing financial position.
When applying for this renovation scheme, is it absolutely mandatory for the applicant to submit physical visual evidence of the current state of the temple premises?
Yes, the temple authorities must mandatorily enclose photographs showing the present condition of the temple when submitting the application documents.
To confirm that the funds were used correctly before receiving the final grant, what evidence must the temple authorities produce regarding the purchase of essential building materials?
You must produce the Original Vouchers confirming the purchase of materials such as cement, bricks, and steel, ensuring the total purchase value is not less than ₹2,50,000/-.
Which specific category of Hindu religious institutions are eligible to receive this particular grant allocated for renovation and special repair assistance?
This specific grant is extended only to temples that do not come under the direct purview of the Department of Hindu Religious Institutions, provided they are located in designated areas.
If the temple land ownership cannot be definitively proven through a patta copy or traditional revenue records, what alternative official certificate can be submitted?
You may furnish a certificate obtained from the concerned Taluk Office indicating the Revenue Survey Number, extent of the land, and the title or ownership details.
What specialized professional must be engaged by the temple authorities to accurately prepare the necessary technical documentation concerning the renovation project?
The temple authorities must submit the detailed Plan and Estimates for the proposed work, and this document must be prepared and duly certified by a registered Engineer.
Is there an explicit mandate regarding whether the total financial grant provided for the renovation and repair work will be disbursed as a single payment or across multiple payments?
The one-time financial assistance amount of ₹2,50,000/- is structured to be extended in two distinct installments.
Beyond confirming the purchase of materials, what further official documentation, like a certificate, must be produced to demonstrate the actual utilization of the sanctioned amount?
You must produce an Utilization Certificate verifying that the sanctioned financial amount has been fully and correctly used solely for the purpose for which it was originally sought.
What is the primary purpose for which the Government grants this one-time financial aid to religious institutions located in vulnerable economic areas?
The aid is specifically designated towards funding the purchase of necessary building materials required for carrying out renovation and special repair works on the temple structure.
After the departmental official has conducted a physical inspection of the premises, what is the mandatory time frame within which the application documents must be fully processed?
Following the inspection by the official from the Department of Hindu Religious Institutions and Wakf, the submitted application shall be processed within a period of one month.
If the temple is located within an Economically Weaker Section or Adi-Dravidar Colony, what detail must be included in the application to prevent its immediate ineligibility?
The application form must clearly state the Government Order number and date if any previous financial assistance for renovation had already been extended by the Government.