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PROCEEDINGS OF GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA
Sub:
Implementation
of
Compensation
Scheme
for
Lynching/Mob Violence Victims -reg.
Read:1) Government Notification No:HD 1 PCB 2011, dated
22.02.2012.
2) Order passed by Hon'ble Supreme Court in WP
No:754/2016, dated:17.07.2018.
3) Minutes of the meeting held under the Chairmanship of
Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Home
Department, dated 28.08.2023.
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PREAMBLE:
In notification (1) read above, the Karnataka Victim Compensation Scheme,
2011 has been constituted by the Karnataka State Government to provide compensation
for the purpose of compensating victims or dependents who have suffered loss or loss
as per the provisions of Section 357 A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
In (2) read above, the Hon'ble Supreme Court has directed all the State
Governments to formulate a Victim Compensation Scheme under Section 357 A of the
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 for the victims of mob killings/mob riots.
In the proceedings of (3) read above, although the Karnataka Victim
Compensation Scheme, 2011 has already been framed by the State Government, it is
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felt that there is a need to issue a separate order to provide compensation to the
dependents of the victims of Lynching/mob riots.
Therefore, the opportunities under which the victims/ dependents of mob
killings/ mob riots can seek compensation under the Karnataka Victim Compensation
Scheme-2011 are not clearly covered and the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the judgment
in (2) read above for the dependents of the victims of mob killings/ mob riots. Directing
the State Governments to formulate a plan to provide relief given that, the Government
deems it appropriate to issue a separate order in this regard
After reviewing the above points, the Government has ordered as follows.
GOVERNMENT ORDER NO HD 1 CRR 2023,
BANGALURU, DATE 27.09.2023
As explained in the preambale, as per the direction of the Supreme Court, the
victim compensation scheme was ordered to be implemented to provide compensation
to the families and their dependents in the Lynching/mob riots occurring in the state as
per the schedule below.
Appendix
Sl
No
Details of loss or
damage
*Applicable
minimum
compensation
(Rs. in lakhs)
*Applicable
maximum
compensation
(Rs. in lakhs)
01
Loss of life
5.00
10.00
02
Rehabilitation Imaginable
permanent injury or other
Mental damage/disorder
1.00
2.00
03
Limbs and other body parts,
disability, permanent/partial
80 percent
2.00
5.00
04
Limbs and other body parts,
disability, permanent/partial
40 to 80 percent
2.00
4.00
05
Limbs and other body parts,
disability, permanent/partial
20 to 40 percent
1.00
3.00
06
Limbs and other body parts,
disability, permanent/partial
20 percent
1.00
2.00
* Amount fixed under Karnataka Victim Compensation Scheme, 2011.
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The compensation under the Lynching / Mob violence Victim Compensation
Scheme shall be paid from the compensation fund earmarked under the Karnataka
Victim Compensation Scheme, 2011 and regarding the determination and payment of
compensation amount, Karnataka Victim Compensation Scheme -2011 (Karnataka
Victim Compensation Scheme, 2011) should follow the guidelines.
This Government order is issued by the Finance Department concurrence vide
its Note No. FD 350 Exp-11/2023, dated:21.09.2023
By order and in the name of the
Governor of Karnataka,
(BANADARANGAIAH.N.R)
Under Secretary to Government I/c
Home Department (Law and Order)
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