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

Scheme Category

Public Safety,Law & Justice,Women and Child

Target Beneficiaries

Individual

Brief Description

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.

Benefit Type

Cash

Eligibility Criteria

1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand. 1. All women of the state/their dependents, who are victims of gang rape, rape, unnatural sexual assault, pregnancy due to rape, abortion or loss of fertility resulting from violence, loss of life, disability, physical or mental injury requiring rehabilitation, burns, or acid attacks, will be eligible to receive compensation under the scheme.

Application Mode

Offline

Application Process

- Compensation is awarded in two forms: interim compensation and final compensation. Interim compensation provides immediate relief to the victim after a crime, which may include an order for free medical treatment or a monetary sum of up to ₹10,000/-, as required. Final compensation offers financial assistance to the victim, ranging from ₹3 lakh to ₹10 lakh, depending on the nature of the crime. - For interim compensation, immediately after the registration of a First Information Report (FIR), the Senior Superintendent of Police, Superintendent of Police, Circle Officer, or Station House Officer must compulsorily share its hard or soft copy with the State Legal Services Authority or District Legal Services Authority. This enables the authorities to automatically verify the facts and provide interim compensation in eligible cases. The victim or dependent may also apply directly by submitting an application along with their Aadhaar card, copy of the FIR, and medical certificates to the District or State Legal Services Authority, or they can apply online through the Victim Compensation option available on the National Legal Services Authority website. - For final compensation, the victim, dependent, or the concerned police station in-charge can apply to the State or District Legal Services Authority. The application must include the FIR, charge sheet, medical certificate, details of the court in which the case is pending, relevant orders if the case has been disposed of, and other case-related details if the matter is still under hearing. Additionally, documents related to any interim relief received, orders, bills or receipts of treatment expenses, proof of financial loss, and supporting certificates must also be submitted. Alternatively, an online application can be made through the Victim Compensation option on the National Legal Services Authority website. Once submitted, the competent authority or committee will investigate the case and disburse the compensation to the victim or dependent. - If the victim or dependent faces difficulty in applying due to lack of legal knowledge, they may seek free legal assistance from a paralegal volunteer or a panel lawyer. A list of paralegal volunteers and panel lawyers is available on the official website of the State Legal Services Authority.

Required Documents

• Document for Interim Compensation:
• Aadhaar Card
• Copy of FIR (First Information Report)
• Medical Certificate
• Document for Final Compensation:
• 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