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Eligibility Criteria for Enrolment as Priority Households (AAY) Under the National Food Security Act, 2013


Chandigarh, 17th May, 2016: In exercise of the powers conferred by section 40 (1) and (2) (a) of the National Food Security Act, 2013, the Administrator, UT, Chandigarh is pleased to lay down the following eligibility criteria for enrolment as Priority Households (AAY) under the National Food Security Act, 2013.

1.     The households having gross annual income upto  Rs. 1.50 lacs from all sources for inclusion as Priority Households and Rs. 60,000/- from all sources  for inclusion as AAY households.
2.     The beneficiary shall be the resident of UT Chandigarh. Any proof of residence of UT Chandigarh issued by any Government Department/Organization under the Chandigarh Administration of the Govt. of India.
3.     Self-undertaking by the applicant to claim eligibility.
4.     No requirement of No Objection Certificate (NOC) or Surrender Certificate for enrollment.
5.     Copy of Aadhaar linked bank account of the applicant i.e. eldest woman of the family.
6.     Copies of Aadhaar cards of all family members necessarily carrying Chandigarh address.

 Besides, irrespective of income limits as fixed above, he socially disadvantaged households-Transgenders, All HIV+ive, Leprosy affected are included in Priority Households. In addition, the Department would enroll all Persons with disability under Persons with Disability Act, 2005, Destitute Women & her children and Senior Citizens availing financial assistance scheme under Social Welfare Department as their income eligibility is same as that of Priority Households.
Exclusion Criteria:

If the Applicant is found to be falling in any of the categories below, then households:-
1.     Income Tax/Service under Punjab Value Added Tax Act, 2005 as applicable to UT Chandigarh.
2.     Vat payees under Punjab Value Added Tax Act, 2005 as applicable to UT Chandigarh.
3.     Consuming electricity on average of 300 units per month.
4.     Having a light (four wheeler) or heavy vehicle.
5.     Having mort ha one acre land.
6.     Having a Government lease/free hold commercial booth/SCF/SCO.
7.     Have sought a loan of Rs 10 lacs or above in last two years.

8.     Owns residential plot or a constructed house.

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