Section 12
Application To Be Made
(1) A person who is entitled to get the social security allowance pursuant to Section 3 shall make an application to the Local Level concerned to get the social security allowance referred to in this Act.
Provided that, on behalf of the person who cannot make application himself or herself, his or her guardian curator or caretaker may make such application.
(2) While making an application pursuant to sub-section (1) for the social security allowance receivable by the children pursuant to Section 9, evidence of the record of birth registration shall also be submitted.
(3) In cases where an application is received pursuant to sub-section (1) or (2), the Local Level shall make decision by taking necessary action within seven days.
(4) While taking action pursuant to sub-section (3), if it appears that the applicant is not entitled to the social security allowance, information thereof in writing, setting out the reason, shall be given to the applicant.
(5) The format of application referred to in sub-section (1) and documents to be attached therewith shall be as prescribed.
(6) A person who does not wish to receive the social security allowance pursuant to this Section shall make a self-declaration that he or she will not receive the social security allowance and give information to the concerned Local Level.
(7) In cases where any citizen does not wish to receive the social security allowance pursuant to sub-section (6), the concerned Local Level shall honor such a person by maintaining the records thereof.
Provided that, on behalf of the person who cannot make application himself or herself, his or her guardian curator or caretaker may make such application.
(2) While making an application pursuant to sub-section (1) for the social security allowance receivable by the children pursuant to Section 9, evidence of the record of birth registration shall also be submitted.
(3) In cases where an application is received pursuant to sub-section (1) or (2), the Local Level shall make decision by taking necessary action within seven days.
(4) While taking action pursuant to sub-section (3), if it appears that the applicant is not entitled to the social security allowance, information thereof in writing, setting out the reason, shall be given to the applicant.
(5) The format of application referred to in sub-section (1) and documents to be attached therewith shall be as prescribed.
(6) A person who does not wish to receive the social security allowance pursuant to this Section shall make a self-declaration that he or she will not receive the social security allowance and give information to the concerned Local Level.
(7) In cases where any citizen does not wish to receive the social security allowance pursuant to sub-section (6), the concerned Local Level shall honor such a person by maintaining the records thereof.