Service Code: REV-123 | Department: Revenue Department | Service Charge: ₹60 Purpose:The Destitute Widow Certificate provides official recognition and enables access to social welfare schemes for widows without adequate means of subsistence. It is designed for:– Widows whose total monthly income from all sources does not exceed ₹4,000– Applicants who are domicile of Tamil Nadu– Widows above 18 years of age– Women without adequate means of livelihood after husband`s death Required Documents:Mandatory:– Applicant Photo (recent passport-sized)– Smart Card / Ration Card– Death Certificate of Husband– Legal Heir Certificate– Aadhaar Card– Income Certificate– Self-Declaration of Applicant (downloadable from portal)– Address Proof (Optional) Special Requirements:– Applicant must have a valid Citizen Access Number (CAN)– Income Limit: Total monthly income must not exceed ₹4,000– Domicile Status: Must be domicile of Tamil Nadu– Age Requirement: Must be above 18 years of age– Marital Status: Must be widow– Death Proof: Death certificate of husband is mandatory– Legal Heir Proof: Legal heir certificate required Step-by-Step Application Process: 1. Visit the Portal: Login to e-Sevai Tamil Nadu https://tnedistrict.tn.gov.in portal as Operator2. Navigate to Service: Services – Revenue Department – REV-123 Destitute Widow Certificate3. CAN Verification:– If applicant has CAN: Search by CAN number/name and proceed– If not: Click “Register CAN”, complete OTP verification, obtain CAN number4. Complete Application Form:– Section 1: Applicant Details (auto-filled) including education qualification– Section 2: Current Address (auto-filled)– Section 3: Permanent Address (auto-filled)– Section 4: Contact Details (auto-filled)– Section 5: Present Annual Income – sources and amounts– Section 6: Parent and Children Details – husband`s parents, applicant`s parents, children information– Section 7: Late Husband Details – name, occupation, date of death, death certificate number5. Upload Documents: Attach all required files in accepted format and size6. Payment: Click Make Payment – confirm payment of ₹607. 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 submissioion 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 certificate once approved– Certificate Details: Includes widow status, income details, family information– Delivery: CSC operator prints and hands over certificate to applicant Important Notes:– Income Limit: Maximum monthly income ₹4,000 including all sources– Domicile Requirement: Must be domicile of Tamil Nadu– Age Requirement: Must be above 18 years old– Death Certificate: Husband`s death certificate is mandatory– Legal Heir Certificate: Required to establish relationship– Income Declaration: Provide accurate income details from all sources– Family Details: Complete information about parents and children required– 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, GIF– Digital Signature: Certificate is digitally signed – no physical signature required– Late Husband Details: Complete information about deceased husband required– Educational Qualification: Applicant`s education details must be provided Apply Online: https://tnedistrict.tn.gov.inAssistance: Visit your nearest e-Sevai / CSC Centre This guide is based on the Tamil Nadu e-District User Manual (REV-123). Government of Tamil Nadu, 2019.
