Clause 2. Objectives of the Programme

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Objectives of the Programme

The objectives of this programme are to-

(a)

provide non recoverable financial assistance-

(i)

for the stated essential and immediate needs set out in Part 3 of this programme (except in relation to clause 11.4.6.4);

(ii)

to meet the immediate needs in the emergency situations set out in Part 4 of this programme;

(iii)

to the people in the rural sector as set out in Part 6 of this programme;

(iv)

(revoked)

(b)

provide recoverable or non-recoverable financial assistance to people in the specific circumstances set out in Part 5 of this programme;

(c)

to provide such assistance complementary to the advance payments of instalments of benefit available to beneficiaries under the Act and the recoverable assistance payments available to non-beneficiaries under the Recoverable Assistance Programme;

(d)

ensure that the financial assistance set out in paragraph (a) and (b) is provided within the limits and for the reasons prescribed.