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Service Code: REV-203 | Department: Revenue Department | Service Charge: ₹10 Purpose:The Deserted Destitute Wives Pension Scheme (DDWPS) provides financial assistance to women who have been deserted by their husbands and are without adequate means of subsistence. It is designed for:– Women legally deserted by their husbands– Destitute wives without regular financial support– Women belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families– Deserted wives without adequate means of livelihood Required Documents:Mandatory:– Applicant Photo (recent passport-sized)– Aadhaar Card– Aadhaar Consent Form (downloadable from portal)– Smart Card / Ration Card / Any Address Proof– Court Order Copy (legal separation proof)– Self-Declaration of Applicant (downloadable from portal)– Any Identity Proof (Voter ID, Passport, PAN, Driving License)– Bank Passbook Special Requirements:– Applicant must have a valid Citizen Access Number (CAN)– Desertion Status: Must be legally deserted with court order proof– Separation Duration: Must be deserted for more than 5 years– Destitute Status: Must declare as destitute without adequate means– Legal Separation: Court order from competent court mandatory– BPL Status: Must belong to Below Poverty Line family– Bank Account: Required for direct benefit transfer– Aadhaar Mandatory: Both number and consent form compulsory 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-203 Deserted Destitute Wives Pension Scheme3. 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)– Section 2: Current Address (auto-filled)– Section 3: Permanent Address (auto-filled)– Section 4: Contact Details (auto-filled)– Section 5: Form Details – bank/post office info, marriage date, deserted date, and separation duration– Section 6: Other Details – destitute status, BPL status, legal separation, remarriage status– Section 7: Family Income Details – income of all family members– Section 8: Property Details – property details of all family members5. Upload Documents: Attach all required files in accepted format and size6. Payment: Click Make Payment → confirm payment of ₹107. Acknowledgement: Download and print receipt for tracking Alternative CSC Centre Method:Applicants may also apply through any Common Service Centntre (CSC) where trained operators assist with:– CAN registration– Form filling and document collection– Document scanning and upload– Payment processing– Application submission 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 pension approval certificate once approved– Certificate Details: Includes pension approval, beneficiary info, and payment details– Delivery: CSC operator prints and hands over certificate to applicant Important Notes:– Eligibility: Strictly for women deserted by husbands for more than 5 years– Court Order: Legal separation court order copy is mandatory– Remarriage Status: Applicant must not be remarried– Aadhaar Requirement: Aadhaar number and consent form are mandatory– Bank Account: Essential for pension disbursement– 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– Digital Signature: Certificate is digitally signed no physical signature required– Income Verification: Provide accurate income details of all family members 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-203). Government of Tamil Nadu, 2019.