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Tamil Nadu Old Age Pension Scheme (OAP)
Social Welfare

Tamil Nadu Old Age Pension Scheme (OAP)

Revenue and Disaster Management Dept

💰 Financial Benefit / Entitlement

₹1,200 per month deposited directly into bank account / postal account.

Who is Eligible? (Criteria)

• Age 60 years or older • Destitute with no source of regular income • Annual income below ₹24,000 • No adult earning children supporting the applicant.

Required Documents Checklist

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📝 How to Apply (Steps)

1. Visit nearest e-Sevai centre or Taluk Office. 2. Submit Form with VAO certificate and age proof. 3. Revenue Inspector (RI) and Tahsildar conduct home verification. 4. Pension sanction order issued within 30 days.

📍 Where to Apply

Local Taluk Office (Special Tahsildar Social Security Schemes) & e-Sevai Centres.

📞 Official Department Helpline 1100 / 14567 (Senior Citizen Helpline)

🚀 Official Government Portals

Apply on Official Portal

Frequently Asked Questions

Application Delayed or Demanded a Bribe?

You have the statutory right to service under Tamil Nadu Citizen Charters. If any official demands a bribe or delays your verified application beyond time limits, document it anonymously on VizhiTN to bring community transparency and administrative escalation.

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