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| Cabinet revises victim compensation scheme | | Approves construction of balance portion of Ravi canal | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
SRINAGAR, Aug 16 : The Cabinet which met here today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah accorded sanction to the revision of compensation payable to the victims or their dependents under the Jammu and Kashmir Victim Compensation Scheme-2013.
The revised compensation under the scheme for loss of life would be Rs two lakh for death, for torture in police custody Rs three lakh, for loss of any limb or part of body resulting in 80% disability Rs two lakh, loss of limb or part of body resulting in 40% and below 80% disability Rs 1.5 lakh.
Similarly, a victim of rape in case of minor or rape in police custody shall be paid Rs 3 lakh, for rape Rs Two lakh, acid victims who suffer complete damage / burns Rs three lakh and those who suffer partial damages and burns shall be paid Rs two lakh besides for injury causing severe mental agony to women and child victims in case like human trafficking shall be paid Rs one lakh. The Cabinet also accorded approval to the grant of relief upto Rs two lakh or 50% of the loss, whichever is less, as assessed by the Tehsildar of the area where losses /damage to the immovable properties are caused in the law and order situation/riots. The relief in such circumstances shall be sanctioned by the Deputy Commissioner concerned. The Cabinet released funds to the tune of Rs 5 crore for its placement at the disposal of the Revenue, Relief and Rehabilitation Department. The funds so released are meant for providing ex-gratia relief to the victims of riots and other extra ordinary disturbances in respect of destruction/damage to immovable property.
The Cabinet in today's meeting also approved construction of balance portion of Ravi Canal upstream Basantpur village (Ranjit Sagar Dam) at Satwain in Kathua district at a cost of Rs. 275.14 crores and utilization of 10% of the water usage charges for the purpose. The Cabinet also accorded approval to the allotment of additional 80 Kanals of land for construction of National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) at Industrial Estate Ompura Budgam.
The Cabinet directed the concerned Department to pursue the matter of reserving 50% of seats in NIFT Ompura Budgam for students belonging to the State of J&K.
The Cabinet also accorded approval to the award of contract to M/S Costal Project Limited for the construction of 48 MW Lower Kalnai Hydro Electric Project at an EPC cost of Rs 396 crores as per the terms and conditions of NIT. |
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