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Uttarakhand Compensation Scheme for Women Victims/Survivors of Sexual Offences and Other Crimes, 2020

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance/compensation ranging from a minimum of ₹3 lakh to a maximum of ₹10 lakh to women victims and survivors of sexual offences, as well as to other women victims of crime in the state.

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About This Scheme

The scheme “Uttarakhand Compensation Scheme for Women Victims/Survivors of Sexual Offences and Other Crimes, 2020” has been implemented by the Uttarakhand State Legal Services Authority, Nainital, under the Department of Law, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance and compensation to women victims and survivors of sexual offences, as well as other women victims of crime in the state.

Benefits

₹3.0 L

Women victims of crime are provided financial assistance/compensation ranging from a minimum of ₹3 lakh to a maximum of ₹10 lakh.

₹5.0K

Upon receipt of an application for compensation, the State/District Legal Services Authority may pass an order to provide immediate first aid or medical benefits free of cost to the victim/dependent, or an immediate relief amount of ₹5,000/- or ₹10,000/-, as required. This amount shall be disbursed immediately by the Member-Secretary, State Legal Services Authority or District Legal Services Authority.

If a woman is a victim of sexual violence or an acid attack and is covered under more than one offence, she will be entitled to receive a consolidated amount of compensation.

Eligibility

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

Required Documents

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Copy of FIR (First Information Report)
  • Medical Certificate
  • FIR Report
  • Charge Sheet
  • Medical Certificate
  • Court Order or Case Status Details (if case is pending or disposed)
  • Previous Interim Relief Order (if interim aid already received)
  • Bills/Receipts of Medical or Rehabilitation Expenses
  • Proof of Financial Loss, if any

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person
OOnline

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹3.0 L