" KARUNYAM "

FUND FOR REPATRIATION OF DEAD BODIES OF
NON RESIDENT KERALITES

The Fund is constituted for extending financial assistance, subject to conditions specified herein after, by way of grant to legal Heirs of NRKs for repatriation by air or rail, in the most economical manner/carrier available, mortal remains of the NRK who expired while abroad or in an Indian state outside Kerala. The deceased NRK must have a valid Indian passport and should have been legally residing/working in the foreign country. In the case of the NRK within India but outside Kerala he should have moved or stayed in the other states for employment / job related purposes. Such assistance from the Fund is intended to be made available only in exceptional cases of extreme financial distress in which the NRK concerned or his relative does not have any other avenue of help. The assistance will normally be a one - time grant to meet the expenses connected with an event, and it will only be sanctioned as reimbursement after the original payment has been made by applicant.

How to Apply ?
The respective Application Form(forms can be downloaded from the bottom of this page) shall be filled up in all respects and submitted, affixing a passport sized Photograph of the applicant and of the deceased and attaching self- authenticated copies of all the documents required to be attached as per these Rules. No original of any of the documents mentioned is to be attached; but only clear and legible copies should be attached and when asked the applicant has to produce the original documents for verification.

Documents to be produced
(a) In case of NRK outside India
1. Duly cancelled Indian passport, with visa of the foreign country properly endorsed on the passport, evidencing the date of entry and the date of cancellation.
2. Work Permit or other document of the foreign country or countries where he was employed evidencing that he was allowed to be employed there and the duration
3. Contact of Employment, Appointment Letter, Employment Certificate and other documents of the foreign employer(s) evidencing the fact of employment and duration.
4. Death certificate and other medical certificates.
5. Proof of relationship of applicant to the deceased.
6. Identity Card of the Election Commission and / or other proof of present residence of applicant ( if the identity Card of the Election Commission is not furnished, the reasons should be stated) .
7. Proof of Income in respect of all members of the family of the deceased NRK
8. Legal Heirship certificate.
9. Certificate from the Institution/Company/Sponsor where the deceased NRK worked showing that they did not meet expenses of preparation of the dead body for transportation and actual transportation.
10. Bills showing charge of embalming/ coffin preparation.
11. Bills showing Mortuary charges if they are claimed.
12. Bills showing Hospital charges if they are claimed
13. Bills of charges for transportation .
14. Documents confirming that the amount for repatriation was met personally by the applicant.

(b) In the case of NRK outside Kerala but within India
1. Nativity or Birth Certificate or Certificate of Domicile of deceased NRK.
2. Death certificate and other medical certificates.
3. Proof of relationship of applicant to the deceased.
4. Identity Card of the Election Commission and / or other proof of present residence of the applicant ( if the identity Card of the Election Commission is not furnished, the reasons should be stated) .
5. Proof of Income in respect of all members of the family of the deceased NRK .
6. Legal Heirship certificate.
7. Certificate from the Institution/Company/Sponsor where the deceased NRK worked showing that they did not meet expenses of preparation of the dead body for transportation and actual transportation.
8. Certificate of residence in respect of deceased NRK from the appropriate State Government.
9. Bills showing charge of embalming/ coffin preparation.
10. Bills showing Mortuary charges if they are claimed.
11. Bills showing Hospital charges if they are claimed
12. Bills of charges for transportation .
13. Documents confirming that the amount for repatriation was met personally by the applicant.

download Appplication Form for Assistance under Karunyam - (NRK died Abroad)

download Appplication Form for Assistance under Karunyam - (NRK died outside Kerala but within India)