How to apply for Money after Inter-Cast Love Marriage?

The Central Govt has decided to give every inter-caste marriage which has a dalit as one of the parties, an incentive of Rs 2.5 lakhs. Prior to this decision, this scheme was meant for couples whose income was lower than Rs. 5 lakhs per annum. However, to encourage inter-caste marriages involving dalits, the ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has decided to allow the scheme for all without the condition for income. According to the new changes to the scheme a one-time incentive of Rs 2.5 lakhs could be availed by the couples who have married in the other caste, one of which is a dalit. 

Also, many states have similar schemes  without the limit over income. The scheme started with the intention of  helping and supporting couples in the initial stage of their marriage life, who have taken a bold step by breaking the social stigma. 

The Rajasthan Government was the first govt to provide incentives under the  Dr. Savita Ben Ambedkar Inter- caste Marriage Scheme in the year 2006, to the couples who have ignored the social differences. Initially, the incentive provided was Rs 50000, which has now reached an amount of Rs 2 lakhs. 

However, later the govt of Rajasthan put a few conditions to  curb the increase in the number of fake marriages and divorces under the fake marriages. The government conditioned that the couple shall be entitled to only half the incentive money, and the remaining amount shall be deposited in a fixed deposit and could be claimed after 8 years of marriage only. 

The central government’s schemes  in  order to avail the incentive provide that, the marriage shall be first for both parties, as well as they shall register their marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act, and the application has to be filed within a year of marriage. Also the couple need to submit their Aadhaar Numbers and details of their Aadhar linked Joint bank Account.

Eligibility Criteria- 

• One of the spouses shall belong to the scheduled caste and the other from the general caste.
• The marriage shall be valid and registered under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
• In case of second marriage no incentive shall be provided.
• If submitted within one year of marriage, the proposal shall be valid.
• If there is any kind of fabrication in the application form filed, the competent authority could take action according to law. 

Incentive provided- 

• The incentive for a legal inter-caste marriage shall be Rs 2.5 Lakhs. The eligible couple would receive 1.50 lakhs in their joint account while the amount of 1 lakh shall be kept in a fixed deposit for three years.
• The scheme started on a trial basis for the period of 2 years from the year 2014. However later was regulated after the year 2015. 

In conclusion the main objective of the scheme is to appreciate as well as financially support the bold step of inter-caste marriage, which is taken by the couple. It should be clarified that the scheme is not a part of an employment scheme for generating employment or alleviating poverty.  Lead India offers you a group of advocates who have years long experience in successfully dealing with issues involving various legal matters, thus if you require legal advice or assistance, you could contact us.