1.
Tamil Nadu Marriage
Assistance Schemes

2.
Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Ninaivu Marriage
Assistance scheme (1989):
Tamil Social reformer, Author &
Politician activist, Worked for the
abolition of the Devadasi System
in the Madars Presidency
 This scheme helps financially poor parents get
their daughters married and promotes the
education status of poor girls.
 Benefits – Cheque of Rs. 25,000 and gold coin
of 8 grams for girls who have completed 10th
standard.
 Cheque of Rs. 50,000 and gold of 8 grams for
girls who have passed degree or diploma at the
time of marriage
 Eligibility – The income of the girl’s parents
should not exceed Rs.72,000 per annum.
 The bride must be above 18 years, and the
bridegroom should have completed 21 years.
 Only one girl child from a family is eligible to get
the benefits.
 The application for this scheme should be
received by the respective authority 40 days
before the wedding or at least one day before the
marriage if there are any unavoidable
circumstances.
 Application Form:
https://www.tn.gov.in/scheme/data_view/3464

3.
Dr. Dharmambal Ammaiyar Ninaivu Widow Remarriage
Assistance Scheme (1975):
(Indian Social Activist & Women’s
Rights Activist). She was given the
title of “Vira Tamil Annai”.
 The TN government implements this scheme to
encourage remarriage of the destitute widows and
ensure their rehabilitation in society.
 Benefits – Cheque of Rs.15,000, a National
Savings Certificate (NSC) bond of Rs.10,000, and
a gold coin of 8 grams for women aged between
20-40 years.
 Cheque of Rs.30,000, NSC bond of Rs.20,000,
and gold coin of 8 grams for a degree/diploma
passed women.
 Eligibility – The bride must be between 20-40
years at the time of the wedding.
 The eligible widows should apply to this scheme
within six months from the marriage date.
 Application Form:
https://www.tn.gov.in/scheme/data_view/3468

4.
E.V.R. Maniyammaiyar Ninaivu Widow Daughter’s
Marriage Assistance Scheme (1974):
(Activist. Politician. Social
reformer) Spouse of
Periyar E. V. Ramasamy
 This scheme helps poor widowed mothers by providing financial
assistance for their daughter’s marriage and promoting their
daughter’s education.
 Benefits –Cheque of Rs.25,000 and gold coin of 8 grams for
girls who have completed 10th standard.
 Cheque of Rs.50,000 and gold coin of 8 grams for girls who have
passed degree or diploma at the time of marriage.
 Eligibility – The income of the girl child’s parents should not
exceed Rs.72,000 per annum.
 The bride must be above 18 years, and the bridegroom should
have completed 21 years.
 Only one girl daughter of the poor widow is eligible to get the
benefits.
 The application for this scheme should be received by the
respective authority 40 days before the wedding or at least one
day before the marriage if there are any unavoidable
circumstances.
 Application Form:
https://www.tn.gov.in/scheme/data_view/3465

5.
Dr.Muthulakshmi Reddy Ninaivu Intercaste Marriage
Assistance Scheme (1967):
(Indian medical practitioner,
Social reformer & Padma
Bhushan Award recipient).
 The TN government implements this scheme
to abolish untouchability in the community
based on caste discrimination.
 Benefits – Cheque of Rs.15,000, NSC bond of
Rs.10,000, and 8 gram gold coin.
 Cheque of Rs.30,000, NSC bond of Rs.
20,000, and 8 gram gold coin for degree and
diploma passed women.
 Eligibility – The bride must be above 18
years, and the bridegroom should have
completed 21 years.
 The married couple should apply within two
years from the date of marriage.
 Application Form:
https://www.tn.gov.in/scheme/data_view/3470

6.
Hindu Marriage Act 1955:
 Purpose: The main purpose of the act was to amend and codify the
law relating to marriage among Hindus and others. Besides
amending and codifying Sastrik Law, it also included separation and
divorce, which also exist in Sastrik Law. This enactment brought
uniformity of law for all sections of Hindus.
 Eligible : It extends to the whole of India except the State of Jammu
and Kashmir, and applies also to Hindus domiciled in the territories
to which this Act extends who are outside the said territories.
 Conditions: Section 5, A marriage may be solemnised between any
two Hindus, if the following conditions are fulfilled, namely-
1. Neither party should sound in body and mind in time of marriage.
2. In the time of marriage, neither party though capable of giving a
valid consent has been suffering from mental disorder or impotency,
that marriage are considered as void marriage.

7.
Hindu Marriage Act 1955
Continuation:
 The bride and groom has completed the age of 21 years at the time of marriage.
 The parties are not in within the degree of prohibited relationships unless the
customs or usage governing each of them permits of marriage between two.
Section: Section 7, of the Hindu marriage act recognises the ceremonies and
customs of marriage. Hindu marriage may be solemnised in accordance with
the customary rites and ceremonies of either party.
Divorce: Divorce can be sought by husband or wife on certain grounds,
including: 1. Continuous period of desertion for two or more years.
2. Conversion to a religion other than Hindu.
3. Mental abnormality, venereal disease and leprosy.
4. A wife can also present a petition for the dissolution of marriage on the ground of
if the husband has been guilty of rape, sodomy or bestiality. Newly married
couples cannot file a petition of divorce within one year of marriage.

8.
Christian Marriage Act 1872
 Every marriages between persons, one or both of whom is a Christian or
Christians shall be solemnized in accordance with the provisions of the next
following section and any such marriage solemnized otherwise than in
accordance with such provisions shall be void.
 Applicable: Applied to all of India except areas like cochin, Manipur,
Jammu & Kashmir.
 Conditions: 1. The groom must be at least 21years old and bride must be at
least 18 years old.
2. The agreement between the two parties must be free and voluntary and
without compulsion, undue influence or threat of violence.
3. The marriage must be witnessed by two reliable eye-witnesses and by a
licensed marriage performer.

9.
Christian Marriage Act 1872
Marriage Dissolution: Christian marriage in India can be dissolved under
the Indian Divorce Act of 1869 (under Section X) under three conditions.
1. Divorce by mutual consent (as amended in 2001).
2. According to section X (I), either party can file for divorce on the grounds
that
The other party is unsound mind.
3. The party must be medically certified as incurable.
4. Women can request a divorce under section X (II) on the three exclusive
grounds: Rape, Sodomy and Bestiality.
(A women married under the Indian Christian Marriage Act of 1872 can seek
dissolution of her marriage under the Indian Divorce act of 1869).

10.
Muslim Marriage Act 1954:
 The Muslim Marriage Act was drafted into the Indian legal system in the year
1954. The Act regulates the solemnization of marriages among the Muslim
community in India. According to this Act, both the groom and the bride are to
consent to the marriage of their free wills.
 Conditions of marriage: 1. Both the parties(groom & Bride) should belong to
and profess the Muslim faith or religion.
2.Each of the parties should as regards age, mental capacity and capable of contracting
marriage
3. Muslim marriage will be affected by or before a person appointed as a marriage
officer under the provisions of the Muslim Marriage act.
4. Marriage will be registered in accordance with the provisions of the Muslim
Marriage Act.
5. As per this act, the Muslim Marriage bride and groom, understanding the nature of
the contract, will freely consent to marry one another.

11.
Muslim Marriage Act 1954:
 Void Marriage:
1. This act is not applicable if either of the parties has or had a wife or
husband alive at the time of contracting and registering the marriage.
2. Muslim Marriage Act is not applicable if either party is directly
descended from the other.
3. If the bride is a sister of the male either by the full or the half-blood,
marriage won’t be solemnished under the Muslim Marriage Act.
4. If the groom is a sister of the female either by the full or the half-blood ,
marriage won’t be solemnised under the Muslim Marriage Act.
(Note): If any person intermarries than in accordance with the provisions
Muslim Marriage Act, the marriage of such persons will not be
registered under the provisions of this act.

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