Compensation to Victims of Atrocities Belonging to SCs/STs
About this scheme
The Scheme "Compensation to Victims of Atrocities belonging to SCs/STs" has been launched by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Himachal Pradesh. The scheme provides financial relief to persons belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes who are victims of caste-based discrimination and whose cases are registered with the police under Section 3 of the Scheduled Castes and Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, as amended in 2018.
Benefits
To provide relief amount to victims belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes ranging from ₹85,000/- to ₹8,25,000/-.
Who is Eligible
- The applicant must belong to a Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe.
- The applicant must be a victim of caste-based atrocity or discrimination.
- A case must be registered with the police under Section 3 of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.
How to Apply
Offline
Step 1: Immediately after the incident, the victim must register a First Information Report (FIR) at the nearest police station.
Step 2: The police forward the FIR to the district administration for necessary action.
Step 3: After verification, the district administration sanctions and releases the relief amount.
Documents Required
- Copy of First Information Report (FIR)
- Caste certificate of the applicant (SC/ST)
- Identity proof of the applicant (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID)
- Bank account details of the applicant for disbursement of relief amount
Who Is Not Eligible
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the objective of this scheme?
The objective is to provide financial relief to SC/ST persons affected by caste-based atrocities.
- Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
Persons belonging to Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes who are victims of caste-based atrocities.
- What is the amount of relief provided under the scheme?
The relief amount ranges from ₹85,000/- to ₹8,25,000/.
- What is the first step to avail benefits under the scheme?
The victim must immediately file an FIR at the nearest police station.
- Where should the victim approach for assistance?
The victim should approach the District Welfare Officer or Tehsil Welfare Officer.
- What documents are required to receive the relief amount?
FIR copy, caste certificate, identity proof, residence proof, and bank details.
- How long does it take to receive the relief amount?
The relief is provided after verification by the district administration.
- Who is the Liaison Officer for this scheme?
The District Welfare Officer or Tehsil Welfare Officer acts as the Liaison Officer.
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