Tripura Lynching/Mob Violence Victim Compensation Scheme
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Public Safety,Law & Justice
Target Beneficiaries
Family,Individual
Brief Description
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.
Benefit Type
Composite
Eligibility Criteria
1. The victim should be a resident of Tripura. 1. The victim or his dependents who have suffered loss or injury as a result of lynching/mob violence and who require rehabilitation are eligible for the grant of compensation. 1. Victim shall be eligible for the grant of compensation if ordered by the Court. 1. Victim shall be eligible for the grant of compensation if: - The offender is not traced or identified, but the victim is identified and the victim has to incur a lot of expenses on physical and mental rehabilitation. - The victim or claimant must report the crime to the Officer-in-Charge of the local Police Station under whose jurisdiction the offense was committed or to the Judicial Magistrate having jurisdiction before claiming compensation; - The victim or claimant (in the case of the death of the victim) cooperates with the Police and prosecution during the investigation and trial of the case. Turning hostile, refusing to depose, or turning up during trial shall be considered to be non-cooperation. - The death or permanent incapacitation of the victim was not the result of the victim&39;s wrongdoing or substantial provocation. - The victim suffers substantial loss of income as a result of the crime or is unable to take care of expenses of medical treatment for injury caused on account of the crime. - Due to the death of the victim as a result of the crime, dependents may claim compensation if the family becomes destitute and there is no earning member in the family who will support the dependents. - The compensation would be admissible to the victim in the event of loss of property and the event of death or permanent incapacitation of the victim because of the act of crime. - Perpetrators of crime or his/her dependents will not be eligible for any compensation under the Scheme.
Application Mode
Offline
Application Process
Step 01: To get compensation under the scheme, the victim or his dependent may contact the office of the concerned District Magistrate & Collector/Sub Divisional Magistrate of the state. Step 02: An application along with the medical report, FIR and related papers, copy of the charge sheet/final report of the investigating officer, or any other relevant information is required to be submitted by the victim or his dependent to the office of the concerned District Magistrate & Collector/Sub Divisional Magistrate of the state. Step 03: On the basis of the approval accorded by the Home Department, the amount of compensation is to be paid to the victim or the dependent from the available fund by the concerned District Magistrate & Collector from the fund created for that purpose.
Required Documents
- Identity proof of applicant
- Medical report of the victim
- FIR and related papers
- Copy of charge sheet/final report of the investigating officer
- Any other relevant information
FAQs
What is the objective of the scheme?
The objective of the scheme is to provide financial support to the victims under the lynching/mob violence Victim Compensation Scheme.
Which is the implementing agency of this scheme?
The scheme shall be implemented through the office of the District Magistrate & Collectors of the State.
When was this scheme launched?
The scheme was launched 14th August 2018.
What does ‘Dependent’ mean?
"Dependent" means any spouse, dependent children up to age of 21 years (including legally adopted children) and dependent parents.
What does ‘Victim’ mean?
The ‘Victim’ means a person who has suffered any loss or injury caused by reasons of the act or omission for which the accused person has been charged and the expression 'victim' includes his or her guardian or legal heir.
Who is eligible under the scheme?
The victim or his dependents who have suffered loss or injury as a result of lynching/mob violence and who require rehabilitation are eligible for the grant of compensation.
What is the quantum of compensation awarded to the victim under scheme?
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.
What is the limitation of the scheme?
The claim made by the victim or his dependents under sub section (4) of Section 357-A of the Code shall be entertained after a period of six months of the crime.
How to apply under the scheme?
To get the compensation under the scheme, an application along with medical report, FIR and related papers, copy of charge sheet/final report of the investigating officer, or any other relevant information is required to be submitted by the victim or his dependent to the concerned District Magistrate & Collector/Sub Divisional Magistrate of the state.