The Meghalaya Victim Compensation Scheme, 2022 is a social welfare scheme introduced by the Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Meghalaya. Under this scheme, financial assistance t...
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.
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**Step 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.
1. 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.
1. The applicant should require financial support for physical and mental rehabilitation resulting from the cr...
1. Particular of Loss or Injury: Loss of Life
- Age Limit (if any): Age 40 years or below 40 years; Compensation (in тВ╣): 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 тВ╣): 7,00,000/-
3. Particular...
**Offline**
**Step 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...