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 Operator
2. Navigate to Service: Services - Revenue Department - REV-203 Deserted Destitute Wives Pension Scheme
3. CAN Verification:
- If applicant has CAN: Search by CAN number/name and proceed
- If not: Click “Register CAN”, complete OTP verification, obtain CAN number
4. 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 members
5. Upload Documents: Attach all required files in accepted format and size
6. Payment: Click Make Payment → confirm payment of ₹10
7. 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.in
Assistance: 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.