NFBS - check pending applications at block or GP

In one of the blocks I visited today, fund for 15 cases was found as unspent balance in the PS accounts. On query it is known that 28 cases are pending for decision, some of the cases two to three years old. PS is in dilemma as to whether old cases can be sanctioned or not. It is clarified that all cases, whether old or new, can be considered by Panchayat Samity provided the application for the NFBS was filed by next of kins within six months of death. Such application filed on plain paper or at GP can also be considered, provided the beneficiaries are otherwise eligible as on date.

We are in a position to release more funds if sanction of the case is reported to DPRDO. BDO and Sabhapati are requested to disburse the dues of the beneficiaries in next three weeks. Disbursement can be done on first come first serve basis against sanctioned cases.