The Meghalaya Victim Compensation Scheme, 2022
Meghalaya Victim Compensation Scheme, 2022
The Meghalaya Victim Compensation Scheme, 2022 is an initiative launched by the Social Welfare Department of the Government of Meghalaya. This scheme aims to provide financial aid and support services to victims of crime, ensuring their rehabilitation through various means including shelter, counseling, medical care, legal assistance, and educational opportunities.
Overview of the Scheme
Designed to assist victims and their dependents who have endured loss or injury due to criminal activities, the Meghalaya Victim Compensation Scheme focuses on rehabilitation. The support offered under this scheme is tailored to the specific needs of the victims, ensuring they receive the necessary assistance to overcome the challenges resulting from their unfortunate circumstances.
Key Benefits
The scheme outlines a comprehensive compensation structure based on the type and severity of the injury or loss suffered by the victim. The following compensation details are provided:
| Type of Loss or Injury | Age Limit | Compensation (in ₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Loss of Life | 40 years or below | 10,00,000 |
| Loss of Life | Above 40 years and up to 60 years | 7,00,000 |
| Loss of Life | Above 60 years | 5,00,000 |
| Gang Rape | NA | 5,00,000 to 10,00,000 |
| Rape | NA | 4,00,000 to 7,00,000 |
| Unnatural Sexual Assault | NA | 4,00,000 to 7,00,000 |
| Loss of Limb/Body Part (80% disability and above) | 40 years or below | 5,00,000 |
| Loss of Limb/Body Part (80% disability and above) | 41 years to 59 years | 3,00,000 |
| Loss of Limb/Body Part (80% disability and above) | 60 years and above | 2,00,000 |
| Loss of Limb/Body Part (40% to < 80% disability) | 40 years or below | 4,00,000 |
| Loss of Limb/Body Part (40% to < 80% disability) | 41 years to 59 years | 3,00,000 |
| Loss of Limb/Body Part (40% to < 80% disability) | 60 years and above | 2,00,000 |
| Grievous Physical or Mental Injury | NA | 1,00,000 to 2,00,000 |
| Loss of Foetus due to Assault | NA | 2,00,000 to 3,00,000 |
| Pregnancy from Rape | NA | 3,00,000 to 4,00,000 |
| Victims of Burning (disfigurement) | NA | 7,00,000 to 8,00,000 |
| Victims of Burning (more than 50% injury) | NA | 5,00,000 to 8,00,000 |
| Victims of Burning (less than 50% injury) | NA | 3,00,000 to 7,00,000 |
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for benefits under the Meghalaya Victim Compensation Scheme, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- The applicant must apply for compensation as per sub-section (4) of Section 357-A of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) if the offender is unidentified.
- The applicant should demonstrate a need for financial support for both physical and mental rehabilitation due to the crime.
- It is mandatory for the applicant to report the crime to the local police station or the appropriate Magistrate.
- Eligibility extends to cases where the police have proactively taken notice of the offense.
- Applicants must fully cooperate with law enforcement and prosecution throughout the investigation and trial.
- Applicants should not turn hostile or refuse to testify.
Application Process
How to Apply
Applications for compensation can be submitted offline by following these steps:
- A recommendation from the Court or an application from the victim or their dependent should be submitted to the District Legal Services Authority under sub-section (2) or (3) of Section 357-A of the Cr.P.C. 1973.
- The District Legal Services Authority will review the claim and verify the details regarding the loss or injury sustained by the victim. This includes obtaining medical reports, FIR, and other relevant documents necessary for assessing the claim.
Required Documentation
Applicants must provide necessary documents to substantiate their claims, which may include:
- Medical reports detailing injuries.
- FIR and related police records.
- Proof of relationship to the victim (if applicable).
- Any other documents that support the claim for compensation.
This scheme represents a significant step towards ensuring that victims of crime receive the support and compensation they require to rebuild their lives.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant may apply for a grant of compensation under sub-section (4) of Section 357-A of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) if the offender is not traced or identified.
The applicant should require financial support for physical and mental rehabilitation resulting from the crime.
The applicant should report the crime to the officer-in-charge of the local police station or to the Magistrate having jurisdiction.
The applicant may also be eligible if the police have taken suo motu cognizance of the offense committed under their jurisdiction.
The applicant must fully cooperate with the police and prosecution authorities.
The applicant must cooperate from the stage of investigation until the conclusion of the trial.
The applicant must not turn hostile, refuse to depose, or fail to appear during the trial. Such actions will be treated as non-cooperation.
The applicant should be a victim of a crime that caused bodily injury, mental trauma, or death.
Note: The victim shall inform the authority of the details of claims for compensation made under any other scheme or from any other source. The victim may exercise the option to choose another scheme of Government if the same is more beneficial to him. The victim will not be entitled to claim both benefits and part benefits from one scheme and part benefits from another.
Benefits
1. Particular of Loss or Injury: Loss of Life
Age Limit (if any): Age 40 years or below 40 years; Compensation (in ₹): 10,00,000/-
2. Particular of Loss or Injury: Loss of Life
Age Limit (if any): Age above 40 years and up to 60 years; Compensation (in ₹): 7,00,000/-
3. Particular of Loss or Injury: Loss of Life
Age Limit (if any): Age above 60 years; Compensation (in ₹): 5,00,000/-
4. Particular of Loss or Injury: Gang Rape
Age Limit (if any): NA; Compensation (in ₹): Minimum 5,00,000 and Maximum 10,00,000/-
5. Particular of Loss or Injury: Rape
Age Limit (if any): NA; Compensation (in ₹): Minimum 4,00,000 and Maximum 7,00,000/-
6. Particular of Loss or Injury: Unnatural Sexual Assault
Age Limit (if any): NA; Compensation (in ₹): Minimum 4,00,000 and Maximum 7,00,000/-
7. Particular of Loss or Injury: Loss of any Limb or part of body resulting in 80% permanent disability of above.
Age Limit (if any): Age 40 years or below 40 years; Compensation (in ₹): 5,00,000/-
8. Particular of Loss or Injury: Loss of any Limb or part of body resulting in 80% permanent disability of above.
Age Limit (if any): Age of 41 years and up to 59 years; Compensation (in ₹): 3,00,000/-
9. Particular of Loss or Injury: Loss of any Limb or part of body resulting in 80% permanent disability of above.
Age Limit (if any): Age 60 years and above; Compensation (in ₹): 2,00,000/-
10. Particular of Loss or Injury: Loss of any Limb or part of body resulting in 40% and below 80% permanent disability
Age Limit (if any): 40 years or below 40 years; Compensation (in ₹): 4,00,000/-
11. Particular of Loss or Injury: Loss of any Limb or part of body resulting in 40% and below 80% permanent disability
Age Limit (if any): Age of 41 years and up to 59 years; Compensation (in ₹): 3,00,000/-
12. Particular of Loss or Injury: Loss of any Limb or part of body resulting in 40% and below 80% permanent disability
Age Limit (if any): Age 60 years and above; Compensation (in ₹): 2,00,000/-
13. Particular of Loss or Injury: Loss of any Limb or part of body resulting in above 20% and below 40% permanent disability
Age Limit (if any): Age 40 years or below 40 years; Compensation (in ₹): 3,00,000/-
14. Particular of Loss or Injury: Loss of any Limb or part of body resulting in above 20% and below 40% permanent disability
Age Limit (if any): Age of 41 years and up to 59 years; Compensation (in ₹): 2,00,000/-
15. Particular of Loss or Injury: Loss of any Limb or part of body resulting in above 20% and below 40% permanent disability
Age Limit (if any): Age 60 years and above; Compensation (in ₹): 1,00,000/-
16. Particular of Loss or Injury: Loss of any limb or part of body resulting in below 20% permanent disability.
Age Limit (if any): Age 40 years or below 40 years; Compensation (in ₹): 2,00,000/-
17. Particular of Loss or Injury: Loss of any limb or part of body resulting in below 20% permanent disability.
Age Limit (if any): Age of 41 years and up to 59 years; Compensation (in ₹): 1,50,000/-
18. Particular of Loss or Injury: Loss of any limb or part of body resulting in below 20% permanent disability.
Age Limit (if any): Age 60 years and above; Compensation (in ₹): 1,00,000/-
19. Particular of Loss or Injury: Grievous physical injury or any mental injury requiring rehabilitation
Age Limit (if any): NA; Compensation (in ₹): Minimum 1,00,000/- and Maximum 2,00,000/-
20. Particular of Loss or Injury: Loss of Foetus i.e., Miscarriage as a result of Assault or loss of fertility.
Age Limit (if any): NA; Compensation (in ₹): Minimum 2,00,000/- and Maximum 3,00,000/-
21. Particular of Loss or Injury: In case of pregnancy on account of rape
Age Limit (if any): NA; Compensation (in ₹): Minimum 3,00,000/- and Maximum 4,00,000/-
22. Particular of Loss or Injury: Victims of Burning: In case of disfigurement of case
Age Limit (if any): NA; Compensation (in ₹): Minimum 7,00,000/- and Maximum 8,00,000/-
23. Particular of Loss or Injury: Victims of Burning: In case of more than 50%
Age Limit (if any): NA; Compensation (in ₹): Minimum 5,00,000/- and Maximum 8,00,000/-
24. Particular of Loss or Injury: Victims of Burning: In case of injury less than 50%
Age Limit (if any): NA; Compensation (in ₹): Minimum 3,00,000/- and Maximum 7,00,000/-
25. Particular of Loss or Injury: Victims of Burning: In case of less than 20%
Age Limit (if any): NA; Compensation (in ₹): Minimum 2,00,000/- and Maximum 3,00,000/-
26. Particular of Loss or Injury: Victims of Acid Attack: In case of disfigurement of face.
Age Limit (if any): NA; Compensation (in ₹): Minimum 7,00,000/- and Maximum 8,00,000/-
27. Particular of Loss or Injury: Victims of Acid Attack: In case of injury more than 50%
Age Limit (if any): NA; Compensation (in ₹): Minimum 5,00,000/- and Maximum 8,00,000/-
28. Particular of Loss or Injury: Victims of Acid Attack: In case of injury less than 50%
Age Limit (if any): NA; Compensation (in ₹): Minimum 3,00,000/- and Maximum 5,00,000/-
29. Particular of Loss or Injury: Victims of Acid Attack: In case of injury less than 20%
Age Limit (if any): NA; Compensation (in ₹): Minimum 3,00,000/- and Maximum 4,00,000/-
30. Particular of Loss or Injury: Physical abuse of minor
Age Limit (if any): NA; Compensation (in ₹): 2,00,000/-
31. Particular of Loss or Injury: Rehabilitation of victims of Human Trafficking
Age Limit (if any): NA; Compensation (in ₹): 1,00,000/-
32. Particular of Loss or Injury: Sexual assault (excluding rape)
Age Limit (if any): NA; Compensation (in ₹): 2,00,000/-
33. Particular of Loss or Injury: Women victim of cross border firing: Dead or permanent disability (80% or more)
Age Limit (if any): NA; Compensation (in ₹): 2,00,000/-
34. Particular of Loss or Injury: Women victim of cross border firing: Partial disability (40% to 80%)
Age Limit (if any): NA; Compensation (in ₹): 1,00,000/-
35. Particular of Loss or Injury: Women victim of cross border firing: Below 40%
Age Limit (if any): NA; Compensation (in ₹): 50.000/-
Application Process
Apply OfflineStep 1: A recommendation is made by the Court or an application is made by any victim or his dependent under sub-section (2) or (3) of section 357-A of the Cr.P.C. 1973 to the District Legal Services Authority.
Step 2: The District Legal Services Authority shall examine the claim and verify the contents of the same with regard to the loss or injury caused to the victim arising out of the reported criminal activity and shall also call for the medical report, FIR, and related records, copy of Final Form of the investigation or any other information necessary in order to determine the claim. Such information may relate to the loss caused to the victim, medical expenses to be incurred on treatment, and the minimum sustenance amount required for rehabilitation, including such incidental charges as funeral expenses.
Step 3: On being satisfied after due inquiry, the District Legal Services, Authority shall determine the quantum of compensation within two months, within the ceiling of compensation fixed in the Schedule: Provided that if the compensation awarded by the court exceeds the maximum limit, the amount of compensation so awarded shall be paid irrespective of maximum ceiling provided in the Schedule appended to this Scheme.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | The Meghalaya Victim Compensation Scheme, 2022 |
| Short Title | TMVCS |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Infra |
| Categories | Public Safety,Law & Justice, Social welfare & Empowerment |
| States | Meghalaya |
| Gender | All |
| Age Range | 40 — 40 years |
| Area | Both |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |