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Tripura Lynching/Mob Violence Victim Compensation Scheme

The “Tripura Lynching/Mob Violence Victim Compensation Scheme” was launched by the Home Department, Govt. of Tripura on 14th August 2018 for providing funds for the purpose of compensation to the victim or his dependents who have suffered loss or injury as a result of lynching/mob violence.

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About This Scheme

The “Tripura Lynching/Mob Violence Victim Compensation Scheme” was launched by the Home Department, Government of Tripura on 14th August 2018 for providing fund for the purpose of compensation to the victim or his dependents who have suffered loss or injury as a result of lynching/mob violence and who require rehabilitation. This scheme was formulated in pursuance of the order issued by the Hon'ble Supreme Court on 17.07.2018 in disposing of Writ Petition (Civil) No.754 of 2016. > Objective: - To effectively implement this scheme notified under the provisions of Section 357A of Cr. P.C. and continue financial support to the victims under the lynching/mob violence Victim Compensation Scheme, 2018. > Victim Compensation Fund: - There shall be constituted a fund namely "Victim Compensation Fund for Lynching/Mob Violence" from which the amount of compensation under this scheme shall be paid to the victim or his dependents who have suffered loss or injury as a result of lynching/mob violence. - The scheme shall be implemented through the District Magistrate & Collectors of the State.

Benefits

> Minimum amount of compensation for the victims of lynching/mob violence:

₹4.0 L

Sl. No.Description of injuries/lossQuantum of compensation1Death₹4 Lakhs2Permanent Disability (80% or more)₹2 Lakhs3Partial disability (40% to 80%)₹1 Lakh4Fully damaged/destroyed house₹95,000/-5(i) Pucca House/ Shop/Commercial Establishment.₹95,000/ -6(ii) Kutcha House / Shop/Commercial Establishment₹50,000/-7Partially damaged/ destroyed house₹5,000/-8(i) Pucca House/ Shop/ Commercial Establishment. ₹5,000/-9(ii) Kutcha House/ Shop/ Commercial Establishment.₹3,000/-10Damaged/destroyed Huts₹4,000/- per Hut (Hut means a temporary, makeshift unit, inferior to Kutcha House, made of thatch, mud, plastic sheets, etc. traditionally recognized as a hut by the State / District Authorities> Quantum of compensation:

1. The quantum of compensation to be awarded to the victim or his dependents based on the loss caused to the victim, medical expenses to be incurred on treatment, minimum sustenance amount required for rehabilitation including such incidental charges as funeral expenses, etc. subject to the limit as per schedule. The compensation may vary from case to case depending on the facts of each case, but shall not exceed the amount specified in the schedule.

1. In case of death/permanent disability/loss of property and interim relief is to be provided to the victim or the next of kin within a period of 30 days of the incident of mob violence/lynching.

1. Compensation received by the victim or dependent from the State in relation to the crime in question, namely, insurance, ex-gratia, and/or payment received under any other Act or State-run scheme, shall be considered as part of the compensation amount under this scheme and if the eligible compensation amount exceeds the payments received by the victim from collateral sources mentioned above, the balance amount shall be paid out of Fund.

₹1.0 L

1. To alleviate the suffering of the victim, first aid facility or medical treatment is to be made available free of cost provided a maximum limit of ₹1.00 lakh on the certificate of the Police officer not below the rank of the Officer-in-Charge of the Police Station or Magistrate of the area concerned, or any other interim relief as deem fit.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

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Identity proof of applicant
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Medical report of the victim
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FIR and related papers
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Copy of charge sheet/final report of the investigating officer
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Any other relevant information

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Quick Info

Level: Central Government
Max benefit: ₹4.0 L