My daughter is from a minority community in Silchar and I want her to apply for the state minority scholarship, what is the income limit?

Detailed Legal Analysis

Minority scholarships are governed by Assam Rent Control Act 1972 and the state minority welfare department's scheme applicable in Silchar. The Gauhati High Court has held that the income ceiling must be applied uniformly and cannot be altered mid-year.

You must apply through the state scholarship portal with income certificate and minority status proof. The scheme covers pre-matric, post-matric and merit-cum-means scholarships for notified minorities.

The scholarship includes tuition fee, maintenance allowance and a book grant. Disbursement is through direct benefit transfer to the student's bank account.

Denial without a reasoned order is challengeable before the Gauhati High Court.