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GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY
CHIEF SECRETARIAT
(ADI DRAVIDAR WELFARE AND SCHEDULED TRIBES WELFARE)
(G.O. Ms. No. 10/ADW&STW/A2/2025,
Puducherry, dated 09th July 2025)
NOTIFICATION
The Lieutenant-Governor, Puducherry, is pleased to make the
following rules, namely:-
“Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s Electric Auto (e-Auto) subsidy
Scheme – 2025”
2. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Department vide
the I.D. E.Comp. No.11039/FD/F5/A1/FC/2025-26, dated 21-04-2025.
(By order of the Hon’ble Lieutenant-Governor)
K. CANDANE @ SIVARADJANE,
Under Secretary to Government
(Adi Dravidar Welfare and Scheduled Tribes Welfare).
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2025
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RULES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF “DR. B. R. AMBEDKAR’S
ELECTRIC AUTO ( e-AUTO) SUBSIDY SCHEME – 2025”
1. Short title and commencement.— (i) These rules may be called
“Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s Electric Auto ( e-Auto) subsidy Scheme-2025”;
(ii) They shall extend to whole of the Union territory of
Puducherry;
(iii) They shall come into force with effect from the date of this
notification in the Official Gazette.
2. Objective.— The objective of the Scheme is aimed to socially
and economically empower Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe women
by supporting them in income-generating activities through the use of
electric autos. The intent is to make these women self-reliant besides
promoting eco-friendly public transportation.
3. Definitions.— In these rules, unless the context otherwise
requires:-
(a) “Appellate Authority” means, the Secretary to Government
in-charge of the Department;
(b) “Department” means, Adi Dravidar Welfare and
Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department, Puducherry, implementing the
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s Electric Auto (e-Auto) subsidy Scheme - 2025;
(c) “Government” means, the Administrator of Union territory
of Puducherry appointed by the President of India under Article 239 of
the Constitution;
(d) “Secretary” means, the Secretary to Government of
Puducherry, in-charge of the subject of Adi Dravidar Welfare and
Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department, Puducherry;
(e) “Scheduled Caste” means, the Castes specified in the
Constitution (Puducherry) Scheduled Castes Order, 1964 as amended
from time to time by the Government;
(f) “Scheduled Tribes” means, the Castes specified in the
Constitution (Puducherry) Scheduled Tribes Order, 2016 as amended from
time to time by the Government;
(g) “Director” means, the Director of Adi Dravidar Welfare and
Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department, Puducherry;
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(h) “Union Territory” means, the Union territory of Puducherry;
(i) “Form” means, the Application Form appended to these
rules;
(j) “e-Auto” means, a three wheeler passenger Carrier (Auto
Rickshaw) of Category L5-M, powered exclusively by an electric motor
whose traction energy is supplied exclusively by a traction battery
installed in the vehicle, for which Type Approved Certificate issued by
any agency authorized under rule 126 of Central Motor Vehicles Rules,
1989;
(k) “Valid Licence” means, a driving licence issued by the
Competent Authority for operating the electric auto.
4. Eligibility.— The following shall be the eligibility conditions
to get the benefit under these Rules:-
(a) The applicant must be Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe
community recognized by the Union territory of Puducherry;
(b) The applicant should belong to this Union Territory by
virtue of birth or continuous residence of not less than 5 years;
(c) The total annual income of the applicant and her spouse
should not exceed
2,00,000;
(d) The applicant’s age should not be less than 18 years and
should not exceed 45 years on the date of application;
(e) Only one person per family can avail the benefit once in their
lifetime;
(f) The persons who are availing assistance under prolonged
disease are not eligible;
(g) The applicant needs to have a valid driving licence for
operating the electric auto issued by Competent Authority;
(h) The applicant must not have availed of a similar subsidy
under any other State / Central Scheme for the same purpose.
5. Application.— Application shall be made in the prescribed Form
annexed to this notification with the following documents:-
(a) Copy of the Birth Certificate / Age Proof Certificate, issued
by the Government;
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(b) Nativity, Residence, Caste and Income Certificate obtained
from an Officer of the Revenue Department not below the rank of Deputy
Tahsildar;
(c) Copy of Aadhaar Card;
(d) Copy of valid driving licence for operating the electric auto;
(e) Declaration on 10 stamp paper;
(f) The applicant has to submit Final invoice of the vehicle;
(g) Applicants are required to apply through a web-based
prescribed Application Form, available in the internet and can be accessed
at www.edistrict.py.gov.in.
6. Methodology of Selection.— (a) All applications must be
reviewed by the designated Welfare Inspector, and only eligible
applications will be considered;
(b) Eligible applications must be selected by the Selection
Committee;
(c) Subsidy will be distributed on a first-come-first-served basis,
subject to the availability of funds;
(d) The beneficiary should not cause or permit a male driver to
drive the vehicle;
(e) The beneficiary list shall be uploaded in the UDH portal to
avoid duplication of benefits covered by the Schemes being implemented
by other Departments, if any.
7. Selection Criteria.— Selection should be made, by giving
advertisement in the leading dailies, one English and one regional
language daily (Tamil / Telugu / Malayalam). Applicants shall be selected
by seniority in age on first-come-first served basis. In case, more than
50 applications are received in a year, then applicants may be selected
by drawing lots which should be done in the presence of any three
applicants. The time-limit for receipt of application can be determined
by the Department. After obtaining licence, application may be submitted
under PM E-DRIVE (FAME-3) maximum of 50,000 subsidy. Balance
amount will be paid directly to the Authorized Dealer.
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8. Selection Committee.— Applicants shall be selected by seniority
in age on first-come-first served basis. The Selection Committee
constituted under the Chairmanship of the Director, and two other
officials not below the rank of SAO/Assistant Director/Deputy Director/
Superintendent (General Section) of the Department.
9. Pattern of assistance.— (a) A subsidy of 75% of the total cost
of the e-Auto or 3.00 Lakh whichever is less will be paid after utilizing
central incentives under PM-E-Drive Scheme (FAME-3) maximum of
50,000 to the beneficiary account;
(b) The total cost of the e-Auto will be calculated excluding of
extra accessories.
(c) The payment shall be disbursed by the following method.
(i) In case, the beneficiary has already purchased the
vehicle.— The applicant must submit the original invoice along
with the application to the Department and the subsidy amount
will then be credited to the beneficiary’s account.
(ii) In case, the beneficiary has not purchased the vehicle.—
The applicant must pay 25% of the total cost of the vehicle as
an initial payment to the dealer and has to submit the invoice
for payment along with the application. The subsidy amount will
then be credited to the dealers account.
10. Powers of the Director.— The Director (Adi Dravidar Welfare
and Scheduled Tribes Welfare) shall have powers:-
(a) To reject any applications for the reasons to be recorded in
writing;
(b) To determine the eligibility or otherwise in doubtful cases;
(c) To recover the subsidy under any circumstance for reasons
to be recorded in writing;
(d) To take such other steps as may be necessary for the
smooth implementation of the Scheme.
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11. Monitoring and Compliance.— (a) The implementing authority
reserves the right to:
(a) Inspect the vehicle and its usage at anytime during the
mandatory usage period; and;
(b) Revoke the subsidy and recover funds in case of
non-compliance or misuse;
(b) Applicants must retain all relevant documents for 5 years
from the date of subsidy disbursement;
(c) The implementing authority reserves the right to amend these
rules or terminate the Scheme at any time, with prior public notification.
12. Recovery / Cancellation of the Subsidy.— Before distribution
of the subsidy under this Scheme, an undertaking shall be obtained from
the beneficiary to the effect that the applicant has no power to sale /
lease or any other transfer of ownership of the Vehicle for a period of
5 years and in case, if it is proved/found subsequently that the
information furnished by the beneficiary is false or if the e-auto is found
to have been sold, the total subsidy is liable to be returned to
Government or to be recovered with interest from the beneficiary. The
Registering Authority shall block the transaction for transfer of
ownership in the integrated software used by the Transport Department
(VAHAN).
13. To whom the application should be made.— The application
shall be made in the prescribed Form annexed to this notification to the
Director in respect of the Puducherry region, Assistant Director in
respect of Karaikal and Yanam regions and to the Regional Administrator
Mahe, in respect of Mahe region. The respective regions shall forward
the application, if any received to the Director, Adi Dravidar Welfare
and Scheduled Tribes Welfare for further process at his end.
14. Removal of Doubts.— If, any doubt arises as to the
interpretation of any of these rules, the same shall be referred to the
Government and the decision of the Government shall be the final.
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ANNEXURE
FORM
Application No.
(See Rule 5)
APPLICATION FOR “DR. B. R. AMBEDKAR’S ELECTRIC AUTO
(E-AUTO) SUBSIDY SCHEME – 2025”
1. Name
:
2. Father / Husband’s Name
:
3. Gender
:
4. Date of Birth
:
5. Nativity / Residence
:
6. Annual Income
:
7. Address
:
8. Educational Status
:
9. Caste
:
10. Valid Driving Licence No.
:
and Date of expiry
11. Contact Number
:
12. Aadhaar Card Number
:
13. Invoice No. (original)
:
14. Annual Income
:
15. Whether the beneficiary has :
already purchased the vehicle
Affix Recent
passport size
photograph
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Declaration
I ................................. W/o., D/o. ...................................... assure that
e-auto which I got under the Scheme of “Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Electric
(e-Auto) subsidy Scheme – 2025” for women belonging to the Scheduled
Caste/ Scheduled Tribes in the Union territory of Puducherry will be
used only for the purpose for which it has been granted. I shall not sell
or lease the vehicle to any other person. In case any misuse, the total
cost of the vehicle shall be treated as a recoverable debt, and I shall
repay the entire amount along with the interest prescribed by the
Government.
Place :
Signature
Date :
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