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Arunachal Pradesh Guidelines

National Guidelines

Arunachal Pradesh State Legal Services Authority

Address

Chief Minister's old office building, Niti Vihar, Itanagar - 791111, District Papum Pare, Arunachal Pradesh

Documents Needed

FIR/Police Report, Death Certificate (If applicable), Succession certificate (If applicable)

Sanctioning Authority

DLSA or SLSA

Beneficiaries

Victim or dependents

How to Avail

As soon as the FIR is filed, apply for compensation as in the specified compensation as at Annexure 1(Given Below) to the area Superintendent of Police or Judicial Magistrate who shall pass it to DLSA for consideration.

Benefits

  • Medical Benefits

    The DLSA in urgent and extreme cases may order first aid and medical services to be provided free of cost in cash or kind which are to be deducted from the final compensation amount.

  • Time Period

    Amount of compensation shall be decided by the SLSA in a period of 30 days but may be extended in case of grave circumstances.

  • Amount

    Up to ₹ 3,00,000/-

  • Enhanced Compensation

    May be awarded on the recommendations of the trial courts by the SLSA.

Mode of Payment

In cheque/ draft to the Deputy Commissioner of the concerned district who shall disburse the same.

Appeal

If you are not satisfied with the quorum of compensation granted you can appeal to the SLSA within 90 days

District Legal Services Authority

District Chairperson Secretary Phone Number
Tawang Gote Mega

Additional Distt. & Sessions Judge, Bomdila, Ph No. 9862856805

Damge Niri

Judicial Magistrate First Class, Tawang, Ph No. 8119949901

03782-223814
03794-222180
03794-222246
West Kameng Gote Mega

Additional Distt. & Sessions Judge, Bomdila, Ph No. 9862856805

Damge Niri

Chief Judicial Magistrate, Seppa, Ph No. 9774668550

03782-223814
03787-222436
East Kameng Gote Mega

Additional Distt. & Sessions Judge, Bomdila, Ph No. 9862856805

Damge Niri

Chief Judicial Magistrate, Seppa, Ph No. 9774668550

03787-222677
03782-223814
Papum Pare Jaweplu Chai

Distt. & Sessions Judge, Yupia, Ph No. 9436049330

Tadu Tamang

Chief Judicial Magistrate, Yupia, Ph No. 9863295321

0360-2284913
0360-2284810
Lower Subansiri Jaweplu Chai

Distt. & Sessions Judge, Yupia, Ph No. 9436049330

Tageng Padu

Chief Judicial Magistrate, Ziro, Ph No. 9402960706

0360-2284913
Kurung Kumey Gote Mega

Additional Distt. & Sessions Judge, Bomdila, Ph No. 9862856805

Tageng Padu

Chief Judicial Magistrate, Ziro, Ph No. 9402960706

03782-223814
Kra Daddi Jaweplu Chai

Distt. & Sessions Judge, Yupia, Ph No. 9436049330

Tageng Padu

Chief Judicial Magistrate, Ziro, Ph No. 9402960706

0360-2284913
Upper Subansiri Lobsang Tenzin

Additional Distt. &Sessions Judge, Basar, Ph No. 811911987

Tailang Laji

Judicial Magistrate First Class, Daporijo, Ph No. 9402038754

03795-226720
0360-2284913
West Siang Lobsang Tenzin

Additional Distt. &Sessions Judge, Basar, Ph No. 811911987

Hirendra Kashyap

Chief Judicial Magistrate, Aalo, Ph No. 9485230611

03795-226720
03783-222155
Siang Yomge Ado

Additional Distt. &Sessions Judge, Pasighat, Ph No. 9436257918

Damge Niri

Judicial Magistrate First Class, Yingkiong, Ph No. 9402256232

0368-2222386
03783-222155
Upper Siang Yomge Ado

Additional Distt. &Sessions Judge, Pasighat, Ph No. 9436257918

Damge Niri

Judicial Magistrate First Class, Yingkiong, Ph No. 9402256232

0368-2222386
03783-222155
East Siang Yomge Ado

Additional Distt. &Sessions Judge, Pasighat, Ph No. 9436257918

Damge Niri

Judicial Magistrate First Class, Yingkiong, Ph No. 9402256232

0368-2222386
03783-222155
Dibang valley Ito Basar

Distt. &Sessions Judge, Tezu, Ph No. 9508256506

Tage Halley

Chief Judicial Magistrate, Roing, Ph No. 8414089400

03804-222619
03803-222018
Lower Dibang Valley Ito Basar

Distt. &Sessions Judge, Tezu, Ph No. 9508256506

Tage Halley

Chief Judicial Magistrate, Roing, Ph No. 8414089400

03804-222619
03803-222018
Namsai Ito Basar

Distt. &Sessions Judge, Tezu, Ph No. 9508256506

Tage Halley

Chief Judicial Magistrate, Roing, Ph No. 8414089400

03804-222619
03803-222018
Lohit Ito Basar

Distt. &Sessions Judge, Tezu, Ph No. 9508256506

Tage Halley

Chief Judicial Magistrate, Roing, Ph No. 8414089400

03804-222619
03803-222018
Anjaw Ito Basar

Distt. &Sessions Judge, Tezu, Ph No. 9508256506

Tage Halley

Chief Judicial Magistrate, Roing, Ph No. 8414089400

03804-222619
03803-222018
Changlang Ito Basar

Distt. &Sessions Judge, Tezu, Ph No. 9508256506

Domo Padu

Judicial Magistrate First Class, Khonsa, Ph No. 9436898485

03804-222619
0368-2222386
Tirap Yomge Ado

Additional Distt. &Sessions Judge, Pasighat, Ph No. 9436257918

Domo Padu

Judicial Magistrate First Class, Khonsa, Ph No. 9436898485

03804-222619
0368-22223866
Longding Ito Basar

Distt. &Sessions Judge, Tezu, Ph No. 9508256506

Domo Padu

Judicial Magistrate First Class, Khonsa, Ph No. 9436898485

03804-222619
0368-2222386

APPLICATION FORM FOR ASSISTANCE TO THE VICTIM OR THE DEPENDENTS OF THE VICTIMS OF THE CRIMES UNDER SECTION 357A OF THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE,1973

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Note: The helpline numbers are listed for referral purposes only, and we do not make any recommendations or guarantees regarding the quality of response and medical advice you might receive from any of the helplines.

You are entitled to first aid and medical treatment free of cost under Section 357 C of the Code of Criminal Procedure all hospitals, whether public or private and whether run by the central government or the state government.

Documents Needed

FIR/Police Report, Form ‘I’ (attached below), the Medical Report (If available), Death Certificate (If applicable), A copy of the judgment/ recommendation of the court if the trial is over.

Sanctioning Authority

DLSA or SLSA

Beneficiaries

Victim or dependents

How to Avail

As soon as the FIR is filed,

Benefits

  • Interim Relief

    An application for interim relief can be made to the DSLA/ SLSA for immediate First Aid or Medical Benefits. The SLSA shall grant relief to victims of Rupees One Lakh within 15 Days of being brought to notice. The order for such relief shall be passed within 7 days and SLSA shall pay compensation within 8 days of passing of the order

    An additional sum of Rupees Two lakhs shall be awarded and paid as expeditiously and positively within two months.

  • Final Compensation

    75% of the compensation amount shall be kept in a FD in the name of the victim for a period of minimum 3 years. The other 25% shall be available for utilisation and initial expenses

    In exceptional cases the withdrawal may be allowed for educational or medical expenses or other urgent needs at the discretion of SLSA/DLSA.

    The interest accumulated in the FDR form shall be credited in the Savings Account on a monthly basis which can be withdrawn by the beneficiary.

  • Benefits

    • Amount

      Particulars of loss or injury Minimum Limit of Compensation Upper Limit of Compensation
      In case of disfigurement of face Rs. 7 Lakh Rs. 8 Lakh
      In case of injury more than 50% Rs. 3 Lakh Rs. 5 Lakh
      In case of injury less than 50% Rs. 3 Lakh Rs. 5 Lakh
      In case of injury less than 20% Rs. 3 Lakh Rs. 4 Lakh
  • Mode of Payment

    Bank account is needed to avail the compensation. If you don’t have a bank account, the concerned DLSA shall help opening the bank account in the name of the victim or dependents, as the case may be.

  • Appeal

    If you are not satisfied with the quorum of compensation granted you can appeal within 30 days from the date of receipt of order before the Chairperson, DLSA

Right to Reservation of jobs in the Central Government

You are eligible for reservation in jobs of the Central Government under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. In case of any discrimination you may file a complaint with the grievance redressal officer of the respective government establishment. These officers will maintain a register of complaint carrying details such as date of complaint; name of complainant; the name of the establishment or person against whom the complaint has been lodged; the gist of the complaint and the date of disposal by the grievance redressal officer. Every complaint shall be inquired into within two months of its registration and outcome thereof or action taken thereon shall be communicated to the complainant or person with benchmark disability

Victims of Acid attack are also entitled to additional compensation of Rs. 1 lac under Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund Victims of Acid Attack are also entitled to additional special financial assistance up to Rs. 5 lacs who need treatment expenses over and above the compensation paid by the respective State/UTs in terms of Central Victim Compensation Fund Guidelines-2016,

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