The scheme “Financial Assistance to visually impaired Advocates” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala.
Department: · Level: state · State: Kerala
1. Under the scheme, the Visually Impaired Advocates shall be eligible for an exgratia non-recurring grant of ₹3500/- for the purchase of books, provisional suits, etc. 1. The Visually Impaired Advocates are also being paid a reader's allowance @ ₹5000/- per month for a period of 10 years.
1. The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State. 2. The applicant should be a visually impaired Advocate. 3. The applicant should be an advocate practicing in any one or more Courts in Kerala. 4. The combined annual income of the applicant and his/her family from all sources shall not exceed ₹1,00,000/-. **Note:** A person who becomes a reading assistant to advocates should at least pass the S.S.L.C. examination.
**Online** **Registration Process:** **Step 01:** To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit [SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal](https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in) **Step 02:** On the home page, click on “One time Registration” **Step 03:** Fill in the details like Name, Email ID & Mobile Number and click on ‘Register’. **Step 04:** The applicant needs to enter the verification code received on the mobile number and click on ‘Verify’. **Step 05:** Now, a form will open to create the new profile, fill in all the mandatory details and click on ‘Register’. **Login/Application Process:** **Step 01:** Once the registration process is completed, the applicant should visit [SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal](https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in) and click on “Citizen Login”. **Step 02:** Enter the user name i.e. Mobile Number and Password and click on “Sign in”. **Step 03:** Now, the applicant needs to update all their details i.e. Personal Information, Contact Details, Identity Cards & Bank Details by clicking on the 'Edit' button. **Step 04:** Once the applicant updated their profile successfully, the schemes...