New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- Receiving the monthly Rs.2,500 benefit under the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana is not as easy as it may seem. Filling out the online application alone will not be enough. In addition to meeting all required eligibility criteria, applicants must submit a letter of recommendation signed by their local MLA or MP. According to a Hindustan Times report, this letter of recommendation has been made mandatory as part of the application process.

Delhi has 70 MLAs-48 from the BJP and the remaining from the Aam Aadmi Party-as well as seven Members of Parliament. Any of these elected representatives must authorise your application before you can submit your application.

A new column has been added to the Delhi Laxmi Yojana application f...