The Tamil Nadu Non-Resident Tamils' Welfare Act 2011
The Tamil Nadu Non-Resident Tamils' Welfare Act 2011
This Act establishes a welfare board and fund to provide social security and financial assistance to nonresident Tamils from the state. It applies to individuals born or domiciled in Tamil Nadu who live abroad or in other Indian areas, excluding government employees. Eligible members register and make monthly contributions to secure key benefits like retirement pensions, medical aid, housing loans, and accident relief. This legislation matters because it creates a vital economic safety net for migrant workers, protecting their dependent families during distant employment and offering crucial financial support upon their permanent return and reintegration back to their home state.
- 1. Short title and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Scheme.
- 4. Disputes regarding application of the Scheme
- 5. Contribution to the Fund.
- 6. Utilization of the Fund.
- 7. Membership
- 8. Cessation of Membership
- 9. Special Aid Fund for Non- Resident Tamils (abroad).
- 10. Establishment of Board
- 11. Term of office of the Directors
- 12. Powers and duties of the Board.
- 13. Disqualifications and removal.
- 14. Resignation by directors
- 15. Filling up of vacancies
- 16. Appointment of Officers and Staff.
- 17. Power of Board to borrow
- 18. Promotion of companies, co-operative societies, societies and other institutions by Board.
- 19. Board to Act as Guarantor
- 20. Power to determine the amount due and recover damages
- 21. Directors of Board etc., to be public servants
- 22. Penalty
- 23. Offences by companies
- 24. Protection of action done in good faith
- 25. Enquiry into working of Board
- 26. Supersession of Board
- 27. Accounts and audit
- 28. Bar of Jurisdiction of Civil Court
- 29. Power to remove difficulties
- 30. Power to make rules
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