Which minority communities are covered by the Tamil Nadu Minorities Welfare Department schemes?

The Tamil Nadu Minorities Welfare Department administers welfare and scholarship schemes for members of the six notified religious minority communities in India, as recognised under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992: (1) Muslims — the largest minority community in Tamil Nadu, concentrated in Chennai, Vellore, Tirunelveli, and coastal districts; (2) Christians — a significant community in Tamil Nadu, particularly in Kanyakumari, Chennai, Tirunelveli, and Coimbatore; (3) Sikhs — a smaller community present mainly in Chennai; (4) Buddhists — including neo-Buddhists (Dr. Ambedkar's followers who converted from Scheduled Caste backgrounds) and traditional Tibetan Buddhist communities; (5) Jains — a small but economically active community in Chennai and urban trade centres; and (6) Parsis/Zoroastrians — a very small community, largely in Chennai. In Tamil Nadu, Muslims and Christians together make up the substantial majority of the minority-welfare-scheme beneficiary base, given their larger population shares. Minority community members can use RTI to verify that beneficiary lists under specific schemes correctly reflect the community-wise distribution intended by the scheme guidelines, and to check whether the proportionate share of benefits is reaching each community.

What information can RTI reveal about scholarship and educational loan status for a minority student?

RTI is a powerful tool for a minority student or family member trying to understand why a scholarship has not arrived or why a loan application has stalled. Under the Right to Information Act, 2005, the CPIO of the Directorate of Minorities Welfare (or the relevant district minorities welfare officer) is legally required to disclose: the current processing stage of the scholarship application and whether it was sanctioned or rejected; the date on which the scholarship amount was credited to the applicant's bank account (if disbursed); if not disbursed, the specific bottleneck — for example, whether the application is pending at the institution, district office, directorate, or treasury level; whether any deficiency notice was issued and whether the applicant was given an opportunity to rectify the deficiency; the total number of scholarships sanctioned and disbursed under the relevant scheme in the applicant's district for the relevant academic year (providing context on whether the scheme itself is delayed); and the criteria applied for selection, so the applicant can verify whether any erroneous rejection was arbitrary or without basis. For educational loans through the Tamil Nadu Minorities Economic Development Corporation (TAMEDC), RTI can similarly reveal sanction status, disbursement date, and specific reasons for any rejection.

Can RTI help recover a scholarship amount that was wrongly not credited to my bank account?

RTI does not directly transfer money — it is an information-access tool, not a grievance-redressal mechanism. However, RTI is often the most effective first step in recovering a wrongly uncredited scholarship amount. By filing RTI, you can obtain documentary proof of: whether the scholarship was sanctioned by the Directorate; whether a payment order was issued; whether the amount was transferred to the implementing agency, district office, or directly to your bank account; and if a direct bank transfer was issued, the date and reference number of the ECS or NEFT transfer. Armed with this documentary proof, you can: approach your bank with the transfer reference number to trace whether the credit was rejected due to an account mismatch; file a formal complaint with the District Minorities Welfare Officer citing the RTI documents; or, if the amount was disbursed to a wrong account or misappropriated, file a complaint with the District Collector or the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC). If RTI reveals that the scholarship was sanctioned but the amount was diverted or credited to a different person's account, this is a serious matter that can be escalated to the DVAC and to the department's vigilance wing. Multiple scholarship fraud cases in India have been uncovered through the systematic use of RTI by civil society organisations.

What is the First Appeal process if the CPIO does not respond or gives an unsatisfactory response?

If the CPIO of the Directorate of Minorities Welfare, Tamil Nadu does not provide the requested information within 30 days of receipt of your RTI application (or within 48 hours if the matter concerns life or liberty), or if the information provided is incomplete, incorrect, or the application is improperly rejected, you are entitled to file a First Appeal under Section 19(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005. The First Appeal must be addressed to the First Appellate Authority (FAA) — the officer immediately senior to the CPIO within the Directorate of Minorities Welfare (typically the Director of Minorities Welfare or a designated Additional Director). The First Appeal must be filed within 30 days of the date of the CPIO's decision or the expiry of the 30-day response period, whichever is applicable. No fee is payable for filing a First Appeal. In the First Appeal, clearly state the grounds of dissatisfaction: whether the CPIO failed to respond, provided incomplete information, improperly cited an exemption under Section 8 of the RTI Act, or required unreasonable payment. Attach a copy of the original RTI application and the CPIO's response (or note that no response was received). The FAA is required to decide the First Appeal within 30 days (extendable to 45 days with written reasons).

Is the second appeal to the Tamil Nadu Information Commission (TNIC) or the Central Information Commission (CIC)?

The second appeal must be filed with the Tamil Nadu Information Commission (TNIC) — NOT the Central Information Commission (CIC). The Directorate of Minorities Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu, is a state public authority under Section 2(h) of the Right to Information Act, 2005 — it is a body established and funded by the Government of Tamil Nadu. TNIC is constituted under Section 15 of the RTI Act, 2005, as the state-level appellate authority with jurisdiction over all Tamil Nadu state public authorities. The Second Appeal to TNIC must be filed within 90 days of the date of the First Appellate Authority's decision or the expiry of the FAA's response period. TNIC has powers to: order disclosure of information wrongly withheld; impose a penalty of ₹250 per day (up to ₹25,000 maximum) on the defaulting CPIO under Section 20 of the RTI Act; and recommend disciplinary action against errant officials. Similarly, the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board is a Tamil Nadu state body (second appeal to TNIC). However, if your RTI relates to a Central Government minority welfare scheme administered through a Central body — such as the National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation (NMDFC, under the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India) or the Maulana Azad National Fellowship (under UGC) — those applications go to the relevant Central public authority, and second appeal lies to the CIC, not TNIC.

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RTI for Tamil Nadu Minorities Welfare Department — Scholarship, Loan and Welfare Scheme Records

Q: How do I file an RTI application with the Tamil Nadu Minorities Welfare Department?

There are two ways to file an RTI with the Tamil Nadu Minorities Welfare Department: (1) Online via rtionline.gov.in — this portal is available for both Central and State Government departments. Select 'Tamil Nadu' as the state and search for the Minorities Welfare Department or Directorate of Minorities Welfare as the public authority. Complete the online form, attach the application text, and pay the ₹10 fee online. You will receive an acknowledgement with a registration number. (2) By post — address your application to: The Central Public Information Officer (CPIO), Directorate of Minorities Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu, Chennai – 600005. Attach a demand draft or Indian Postal Order for ₹10 in favour of the Accounts Officer, Directorate of Minorities Welfare (verify the exact payee name before sending). BPL (Below Poverty Line) cardholders are exempt from the ₹10 fee — attach a copy of your BPL card. In your application, be as specific as possible: mention the scheme name, academic year, application/reference number (if available), your district, and your community. The CPIO is required to respond within 30 days under Section 7(1) of the RTI Act.

How members of minority communities in Tamil Nadu can use RTI with the Minorities Welfare Department to verify scholarship disbursement (Chief Minister's and other schemes), pre-matric and post-matric scholarship status, educational loan records, welfare scheme beneficiary data, and Waqf Board-related property records.

Updated 8 Jun 2026

Quick Facts

MinistryMinorities Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu

Address RTI ToCPIO, Directorate of Minorities Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu, Chennai-600005

Application Fee₹10 (free for BPL cardholders)

Response Time30 days (48 hours for life and liberty matters)

File Online Athttps://rtionline.gov.in

All information on this page is based on the Right to Information Act, 2005 (Act No. 22 of 2005) and the RTI (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005. First Appeal: Section 19(1). Second Appeal to CIC/SIC: Section 19(3).

The Tamil Nadu Minorities Welfare Department, functioning under the Government of Tamil Nadu, is the nodal state agency responsible for the welfare, educational upliftment, and economic empowerment of Tamil Nadu's six notified minority communities: Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, and Parsis/Zoroastrians. The department administers a range of scholarship programmes, educational and economic loan schemes, skill development initiatives, and coordinates with the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board on the protection of Waqf properties. For minority community members in Tamil Nadu — students waiting for scholarship credits, families whose loan applications are stuck, and communities tracking funds meant for their welfare — the Right to Information Act, 2005 provides a legally enforceable mechanism to demand accountability from the department and its implementing agencies.

Governance Structure of the Tamil Nadu Minorities Welfare Department

The Directorate of Minorities Welfare, headquartered in Chennai, is the primary implementing arm of the Minorities Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. It is headed by the Director of Minorities Welfare, with subordinate offices at the district level managed by District Minorities Welfare Officers in each of Tamil Nadu's 38 districts.

For RTI purposes, the Directorate of Minorities Welfare is the primary public authority under Section 2(h) of the RTI Act, 2005. District Minorities Welfare Officers, functioning as sub-offices of the Directorate, may be addressed for district-specific information. The CPIO is typically the Director or a designated senior officer within the Directorate.

Two additional public authorities are closely linked to minority welfare RTI queries:

Tamil Nadu Minorities Economic Development Corporation (TAMEDC) — the state corporation that administers educational loans, self-employment loans, micro-finance, and term loans for minority community members in Tamil Nadu. TAMEDC functions under the Minorities Welfare Department and has its own CPIO.
Tamil Nadu Waqf Board — the statutory board constituted under the Waqf Act, 1995 (as amended in 2013), responsible for the survey, protection, maintenance, and administration of Waqf properties (mosques, dargahs, graveyards, educational institutions, and other charitable endowments) belonging to Muslim religious and charitable purposes in Tamil Nadu. The Tamil Nadu Waqf Board is a separate public authority under Section 2(h) of the RTI Act.

For Waqf Board-related RTI queries, the application must be addressed to the CPIO of the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board, not the Directorate of Minorities Welfare.

Minority Communities in Tamil Nadu: Scale and Distribution

Tamil Nadu has a significant minority population. Muslims constitute approximately 5.86% of Tamil Nadu's population (roughly 42–45 lakh persons as per available census data), concentrated in Chennai, Vellore, Tirunelveli, Ramanathapuram, and the coastal districts. Christians constitute approximately 6.12%, the highest proportion among South Indian states (excluding Nagaland, Mizoram, and Meghalaya), with large communities in Kanyakumari, Chennai, Tirunelveli (Nagercoil area), and Coimbatore. Tamil Nadu's Christian community includes Catholics, Protestants, and a variety of denominational groups with deep historical roots in the state.

The combined minority population in Tamil Nadu exceeds 85 lakh — a substantial beneficiary base for welfare and scholarship schemes. This scale also creates significant administrative complexity: ensuring scholarship disbursement reaches students across 38 districts, multiple academic levels (from Class 1 through postgraduate and professional degrees), and several distinct schemes administered in parallel requires an efficient and transparent system. RTI is the mechanism by which beneficiaries can pierce administrative opacity and verify whether scheme funds are actually reaching the intended recipients.

Scholarship Programmes: What RTI Can Reveal

Chief Minister's Scholarship for Minority Students

The Chief Minister's Scholarship for Minority Students is Tamil Nadu's flagship state-funded scholarship for students from minority communities pursuing higher education. It is intended to reduce financial barriers that prevent talented minority students from accessing college and professional education. Key parameters (which may vary by Government Order for each academic year) typically include:

Eligibility: Students from notified minority communities (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi) pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate, or professional degree programmes (engineering, medical, law, etc.) in recognised institutions.
Income ceiling: The family's annual income must fall below a specified threshold (the exact figure is set by Government Order each year — typically in the range of ₹2–5 lakh per annum).
Merit threshold: A minimum percentage in the qualifying examination.
Amount: The scholarship covers tuition fees, examination fees, and/or a maintenance allowance — specific amounts vary by course and year.

RTI can reveal: the number of scholarships available under this scheme for each district and for Tamil Nadu overall; the total budget allocation and actual expenditure; the selection criteria and the Government Order governing eligibility; the list of beneficiaries selected (a public interest disclosure); whether any complaints of irregularity in selection were received; and why a specific application was rejected or remains unpaid.

Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarships

Pre-Matric Scholarships cover students from Classes 1 to 10 studying in government or government-aided schools, from minority families with income below the prescribed ceiling. Post-Matric Scholarships cover students studying beyond Class 10 — in higher secondary, diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate courses.

Both schemes are partially funded by the Central Government (through the Ministry of Minority Affairs) and partially by the State Government. The Central Government's scholarship portal (scholarships.gov.in, which replaced the National Scholarship Portal for minority schemes) manages applications at the Central level for Central-funded components, while the state directorate manages disbursement and the state-funded component.

This dual Central-state funding structure creates a common problem: students unsure of whether their application was rejected at the institution level, district level, state directorate level, or the Central Government portal. RTI applications to the Directorate of Minorities Welfare can clarify the state-level status, while a separate RTI to the relevant Central Ministry office or NMDFC (National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation) may be needed for the Central-funded component.

Common Scholarship Failure Points Revealed by RTI

RTI applications by students and NGOs across India have revealed recurring patterns of scholarship failures that are relevant to Tamil Nadu:

Bank account mismatch: Scholarship amount credited to a wrong account due to data entry errors at the institutional or district level.
Delayed verification: Institutions failing to verify student applications on time on the portal, causing them to miss the scholarship cycle.
Duplicate applications: Students inadvertently registered twice causing automatic rejection by the system.
Income certificate mismatch: Minor inconsistencies between the income certificate and the application form triggering rejection.
Pending treasury release: Scholarships sanctioned at the directorate level but stuck in treasury/finance department for fund release.

RTI allows a student to identify exactly which stage has caused the failure and arm themselves with the documentary record needed to pursue correction with the relevant authority.

Educational Loans Through TAMEDC

The Tamil Nadu Minorities Economic Development Corporation (TAMEDC) operates educational loan schemes for minority community members pursuing professional and technical education. These typically include:

Education Loans: For students pursuing engineering, medical, MBA, law, polytechnic, and other professional/technical courses at recognised institutions. Loans are offered at subsidised interest rates — significantly below commercial bank rates — with central funding routed through the National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation (NMDFC).
Self-Employment Loans: For minority community entrepreneurs setting up small businesses or micro-enterprises.
Micro-Finance Schemes: Smaller working capital loans for women from minority communities engaged in informal sector work.

RTI to the CPIO of TAMEDC can reveal: the sanction and disbursement status of a specific loan application; the number of loan applications received, sanctioned, rejected, and pending in each district for each financial year; the amount disbursed under each scheme per district per year; and the criteria applied for sanction or rejection.

Waqf Board Property Records and RTI

Why Waqf Property Records Matter

The Tamil Nadu Waqf Board administers a significant portfolio of Waqf properties — mosques, dargahs, Muslim graveyards (kabrastan), educational institutions, and other endowments across the state. These properties are held in perpetuity for religious and charitable purposes and legally cannot be alienated (sold, mortgaged, or gifted) without Waqf Board approval.

In practice, many Waqf properties face encroachments, unauthorised construction, disputed mutations in revenue records, and illegal leases that do not comply with Waqf Act provisions. Community members — whether trustees, mutawallis, or ordinary members of the mosque or dargah community — often need to verify the official Waqf Board records to establish the legal status of a property and identify what action has been taken on encroachment complaints.

What RTI Can Access from the Waqf Board

RTI applications to the CPIO of the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board can obtain:

Waqf property registration details: The Waqf Registration Number, the survey number(s), the extent of land, and the property description as recorded in the Waqf Register.
Survey and inspection records: Whether the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board or the Government-appointed Waqf Survey Commissioner has conducted a survey of the specific property, and the outcome.
Encroachment complaint records: Whether any encroachment complaint has been filed regarding the property, and the action taken — including whether an eviction notice was issued and whether it was enforced.
Lease and licence records: Whether the property (or any portion) has been leased to any person or entity by the Waqf Board, and the terms of such lease.
Waqf Tribunal proceedings: Whether any litigation regarding the property is pending before the Tamil Nadu Waqf Tribunal, and the current status.
Mutawalli appointment records: Whether the mutawalli (caretaker/manager) of the specific mosque or dargah has been formally registered with the Waqf Board and whether the annual accounts have been submitted.

Note: Some Waqf Board information relating to internal deliberations or third-party personal details may be partially exempt under Section 8 of the RTI Act — but the basic property records, registration details, and encroachment complaint status are clearly in the public interest and should be disclosed.

Fund Utilisation and Budget Transparency

A critical use of RTI with the Minorities Welfare Department is tracking whether allocated welfare funds are actually being spent on beneficiaries. Across India, welfare schemes for minorities have suffered from persistent under-utilisation — where funds are allocated in the state budget but not actually disbursed due to administrative delays, lack of applications (sometimes itself caused by poor outreach), or procedural bottlenecks.

RTI can establish:

The exact budget allocation for each scheme (Chief Minister's Scholarship, Pre-Matric Scholarship, Post-Matric Scholarship, educational loans) for each financial year.
The amount actually disbursed to beneficiaries in that year.
The amount surrendered (returned unspent to the treasury) at year-end.
The reasons offered for any shortfall in expenditure.
The number of beneficiaries served versus the targeted number in the scheme's budget estimate.

If RTI reveals a consistent pattern of large lapsed funds year after year — indicating that the scheme is not actually reaching its intended beneficiaries despite budgetary provision — this data can be used by community organisations, journalists, and legislators to demand structural improvements in scheme delivery.

Filing Guide: Step-by-Step

Step 1 — Identify the correct public authority. For scholarship and loan queries relating to state-funded schemes, the Directorate of Minorities Welfare is the correct authority. For educational loans through the state corporation, address the CPIO of TAMEDC. For Waqf property records, address the CPIO of the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board. If your scholarship is centrally funded (National Scholarship Portal / NMDFC), you may need a separate RTI to the Central Ministry of Minority Affairs in addition to the state directorate.

Step 2 — Draft a specific application. Reference the scheme name, your application number, academic year, and district. Vague applications get vague responses. The sample RTI above provides templates for six common scenarios.

Step 3 — Pay the ₹10 fee. Online payment is simplest via rtionline.gov.in. BPL cardholders are exempt — attach a copy of the BPL card.

Step 4 — Submit and note the registration number. Keep the acknowledgement carefully — it is your proof of filing and the reference number for follow-up.

Step 5 — Await response. The CPIO must respond within 30 days under Section 7(1) of the RTI Act. For matters touching life and liberty, the response is due within 48 hours.

Appeal Process

First Appeal — Section 19(1): If the CPIO does not respond within 30 days, responds with incomplete information, improperly cites an exemption, or rejects the application without valid grounds, file a First Appeal to the First Appellate Authority (FAA) — the officer senior to the CPIO within the Directorate of Minorities Welfare (typically the Director of Minorities Welfare). The First Appeal must be filed within 30 days of the CPIO's decision or the expiry of the 30-day response period, whichever is applicable. No fee is payable.

Second Appeal — Section 19(3): If the FAA also fails to respond satisfactorily within 30–45 days, the Second Appeal lies to the Tamil Nadu Information Commission (TNIC) — constituted under Section 15 of the RTI Act, 2005, as Tamil Nadu's State Information Commission. TNIC has jurisdiction over all Tamil Nadu state public authorities, including the Directorate of Minorities Welfare, TAMEDC, and the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board. The Second Appeal must be filed with TNIC within 90 days of the FAA's decision or the expiry of the FAA's response period. TNIC can impose penalties of ₹250 per day (up to ₹25,000) on a defaulting CPIO under Section 20 of the RTI Act, and recommend disciplinary action. Do not file the Second Appeal with the Central Information Commission (CIC) — that is the wrong forum for Tamil Nadu state bodies.

Sample RTI Application Draft

To,
The Central Public Information Officer (CPIO),
Directorate of Minorities Welfare,
Government of Tamil Nadu,
Chennai – 600005

Subject: Application under the Right to Information Act, 2005 — Scholarship Disbursement Status, Educational Loan Records, Welfare Scheme Beneficiary Data, Chief Minister's Scholarship Selection Criteria, Waqf Board Property Records, and Annual Budget Utilisation for Minority Welfare Schemes

Sir/Madam,

I, [Your Full Name], residing at [Your Full Address], hereby submit this application under Section 6 of the Right to Information Act, 2005, and request the following information:

Applicant/Beneficiary Details (where applicable):
  Name of applicant/beneficiary: [Full Name]
  Scheme Name: [e.g., Chief Minister's Scholarship for Minority Students / Pre-Matric Scholarship / Post-Matric Scholarship]
  Application/Reference Number: [Number, if issued]
  Academic Year: [e.g., 2024–25]
  District: [Name]
  Community: [e.g., Muslim / Christian / Sikh / Buddhist / Jain / Parsi]

Information sought:

1. Scholarship disbursement status for individual applicant: (a) The current status of the scholarship application submitted by [Name], application number [Number], under [Scheme Name] for academic year [Year], from [District]; (b) whether the scholarship amount has been sanctioned and, if so, the date of sanction, the amount sanctioned, and the date on which the amount was credited or disbursed to the applicant's bank account; (c) if the scholarship has not been disbursed, the specific reason or pending stage that is causing the delay, and the officer/authority responsible for clearing the pending stage; and (d) whether any deficiency notice or rejection communication was issued to the applicant, and if so, the grounds stated therein.

2. District-wise list of scholarship beneficiaries: (a) The total number of beneficiaries selected under [Scheme Name — e.g., Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students / Post-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students / Chief Minister's Scholarship for Minority Students] in [District] for academic year [Year], broken down by community (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi/Zoroastrian); (b) the total amount disbursed to these beneficiaries in [District] for the said scheme and academic year; (c) the number of applications received, the number sanctioned, the number rejected, and the number pending as of the date of this RTI application, for [District] in academic year [Year]; and (d) if available, the name, father's/guardian's name, institution name, class/course, and amount disbursed for each beneficiary in [District] under the said scheme for academic year [Year] (or, if the full list is voluminous, the total number of beneficiaries and aggregate amount disbursed).

3. Educational loan application status: (a) The current status of the educational loan application submitted by [Applicant Name], application/reference number [Number], under [Scheme Name — e.g., Tamil Nadu Minorities Economic Development Corporation (TAMEDC) educational loan / Maulana Azad Education Foundation loan] for academic year [Year]; (b) whether the loan has been sanctioned and, if so, the date of sanction, the loan amount sanctioned, and the date of disbursement; (c) if the loan has not been sanctioned or disbursed, the specific reason or pending stage and the officer responsible for clearing it; and (d) the total number of educational loan applications received, sanctioned, rejected, and pending under the said scheme in [District] for [Year].

4. Chief Minister's Scholarship for Minority Students — criteria and selection process: (a) The eligibility criteria for the Chief Minister's Scholarship for Minority Students as applicable for academic year [Year], including income ceiling, marks/percentage threshold, courses/institutions covered, and community eligibility; (b) the selection process — specifically, whether selection is on a merit basis, first-come-first-served, lottery, or any other basis — and the written guidelines or Government Orders (GOs) governing this process; (c) the number of scholarships available under this scheme for Tamil Nadu as a whole and for [District] specifically for academic year [Year]; (d) the total funds allocated and disbursed under this scheme for Tamil Nadu for the financial year [Year]; and (e) whether any written complaints of favouritism, irregularity, or ineligible beneficiary inclusion were received by the Directorate of Minorities Welfare under this scheme during [Year], and if so, the number of such complaints and their disposal status.

5. Waqf Board property records relevant to a specific mosque/dargah: (a) The Waqf property registration details of [Name of mosque/dargah/institution], including the Survey Number(s) of the property, the extent (area) of the Waqf property as recorded in the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board register, and the date of registration; (b) whether any encroachment, mutation, alienation, or lease of the said Waqf property has been recorded in the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board's records, and if so, the details thereof; (c) whether any survey or inspection of the said Waqf property was conducted by the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board during the period 2020–2025, and the outcome of such survey/inspection; and (d) whether any litigation, dispute, or complaint regarding the said Waqf property is pending before the Waqf Tribunal or any other authority, and the current status of such proceedings.

6. Annual budget allocation and utilisation for specific minority welfare scheme: (a) The total budget allocated by the Government of Tamil Nadu for [Scheme Name — e.g., Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minority Students / Post-Matric Scholarship / Chief Minister's Scholarship / Tamil Nadu Minorities Economic Development Corporation educational loan scheme] in the financial years 2022–23, 2023–24, and 2024–25; (b) the amount actually spent/utilised under the said scheme in each of those financial years; (c) if expenditure fell short of allocation in any year, the reasons for the shortfall and the amount surrendered or lapsed; and (d) the source of funds — whether entirely from the State Budget, or partly from Central Government grants (e.g., National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation, NMDFC) — and the Central Government's share, if any, in each year.

I am enclosing the application fee of ₹10 [via Indian Postal Order / demand draft / online payment through rtionline.gov.in, as applicable].

I request the above information within 30 days as required under Section 7(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005.

Yours sincerely,

[Your Full Name]
[Your Complete Address]
Phone: [Your 10-digit Mobile Number]
Email: [[email protected]]
Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]

Replace all text in [square brackets] with your actual details before filing. Do not include the brackets in your submission.

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