Government of Kerala
Financial Assistance After Death (Rule 26)
A financial assistance of ₹300,000 (effective from February 22, 2024) is granted after death to the nominee or legal heir of an employee who passes away while in service.
• Submission Deadline: The following documents must be prepared and submitted to the Board within 60 days from the date of the employee’s death.
Required Documents
1. Application Form: An application in the prescribed format (Annexure V), countersigned by a government officer not below the rank of a Taluk-level officer who holds administrative control over the institution, along with the office seal.
2. Official Report: A report and recommendation from the Department Head or a District/Taluk-level officer certifying that the employee passed away while in service.
3. Board Resolution: A true copy of the Managing Committee’s resolution requesting the Additional Registrar/Secretary of the Welfare Board to grant the financial assistance after death.
4. Death Certificate: A copy of the death certificate attested by a Gazette Officer.
5. Legal Heir ship Certificate: A copy of Legal Heir ship Certificate duly attested by a Gazette officer
6. Service Details Report: A report from the Chief Executive certifying the employee’s date of birth, date of joining service, and official retirement date.
7. Consent Letter from Other Heirs: If individuals other than the applicant are recorded as legal heirs in the heir ship certificate, a consent letter from the other members (attested by a Notary Public) must be provided.
8. Consent Letter from Other Nominees: If more than one person has been designated as a nominee, a consent letter attested by a Notary Public from the other nominees is required to allow the applicant alone to receive the financial assistance.
