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Scheme for Giving Financial Assistance to the Legal Heirs of the Deceased Artist (Wife/Husband) on the Death of the Indigent Artist Who Was Receiving Financial Assistance

"Scheme for Giving Financial Assistance to the Legal Heirs of the Deceased Artist (Wife/Husband) on the Death of the Indigent Artist who was Receiving Financial Assistance" was launched by the Art and Culture Dept, Govt of Tamil Nadu. ₹3,000/- is given to the eligible legal heir of the deceased.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Tamil Nadu

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Financial Assistance of ₹3,000/- per month.

Who can apply

The applicant should be the legal heir (wife/husband) of the deceased.; The deceased should have been an artist.; The deceased should have been receiving financial assistance through the scheme " Scheme of Financial Assistance to Indigent Artistes" by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu.; The deceased should have been 58 years or older.; The benefit of the scheme will be given only on the death of the indigent artist.; The deceased should have professionally served for the enrichment of any one of the art disciplines or more such as music, dance, drama, film, folk arts, etc.; The annual income of the deceased artist or their legal spouse should not have exceeded ₹12,000/-.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

Where should the duly filled and signed application form be submitted?

The application form along with the required documents should be submitted to the Commissioner, Directorate of Art and Culture, at the specified address in Chennai.

What is the income limit for the deceased artist or their legal spouse to be eligible for this scheme?

The annual income of the deceased artist or their legal spouse should not have exceeded [?]12,000/-.

What disciplines of art should the deceased artist have professionally served in to qualify for this scheme?

The deceased artist should have professionally served for the enrichment of any one or more art disciplines such as music, dance, drama, film, folk arts, etc.

What is the amount of financial assistance provided to the eligible legal heirs under this scheme?

Under this scheme, eligible legal heirs receive a financial assistance of [?]3,000/- per month.

What are the age criteria for the deceased artist under this scheme?

The deceased artist should have been 58 years or older to be eligible for the scheme.

How long is the financial assistance provided to the legal heirs?

The financial assistance of [?]3,000/- per month is provided on an ongoing basis until further notice or changes in the scheme.

Can legal heirs receive any other benefits or support under this scheme?

Apart from the financial assistance, there are no additional benefits mentioned under this scheme.

Is there a specific timeframe within which applications must be submitted?

There is no specific mention of a timeframe for application submission. However, applicants should ensure timely submission during office hours.

What is the process for obtaining the application form for this scheme?

Interested applicants should visit the office of the Commissioner of Art and Culture during office hours and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the designated staff.

Can legal heirs of deceased artists who were not receiving financial assistance through the mentioned scheme still apply for benefits?

No, only legal heirs of deceased artists who were receiving financial assistance through the specified scheme are eligible to apply for financial assistance under this scheme.

What documents are required to be submitted along with the application form?

Required documents include photographs of the legal heir attested by the Tahsildar, specimen signature of the incumbent, legal heir certificate, proof establishing the relationship between the deceased and the applicant, income certificate, death certificate of the indigent artist, and any other relevant documents as specified.