Revised Guidelines of ‘Central Scheme for Assistance to Civilian Victims - Family of Victims of Terrorist - Communal - Left Wing Extremism (LWE) Violence and Cross Border Firing and Mine/IED Blasts on Indian Territory - 2019

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Revised guidelines define the Central Scheme for Assistance to Civilian Victims and eligible families affected by terrorist violence, communal violence, Left Wing Extremism (LWE) violence, cross border firing, and mine/IED blasts on Indian territory. The text establishes key definitions, eligibility conditions for financial assistance following death or permanent incapacitation, and covers next of kin, permanent incapacitation thresholds, and treatment and support through health cards and existing health programmes. The scheme specifies coverage timelines and exceptions for similar central schemes.

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Pages14

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1. Title of the Scheme

2. Introduction and Objectives

3. Definitions

4. Eligibility

√ 3.14 # REVISED GUIDELINES OF ‘CENTRAL SCHEME FOR ASSISTANCE TOCIVILIAN VICTIMS/FAMILY OF VICTIMS OF TERRORIST/COMMUNAL/LEFTWING EXTREMISM(LWE)VIOLENCE AND CROSS BORDER FIRING ANDMINE/IED BLASTS ON INDIAN TERRITORY,2019 ## 1.Title of the Scheme The Scheme will be called the 'Central Scheme for Assistance to Civilian Victims/Family of Victims of Terrorist /Communal /Left Wing Extremism (LWE)Violence andCross Border Firing and Mine/IED blasts on Indian Territory'. ## 2.Introduction and Objectives The broad aim of the Scheme is to assist “Civilian Victims of Terrorist Violenceincluding Militancy,Insurgency,Communal/LWE Violence and Cross Border Firingand Mine/IED blasts on Indian Territory". ## 3. Definitions a)Communal Violence would refer to planned and organized acts of violenceby members of one community against members of another community withthe intent of creating or expressing ill-will or hatred and leading to loss of lifeor injuries to people. b)Cross Border Firing:Cross border firing includes firing/shelling from acrossthe International Boundary(IB)/Line of Control (LoC)/Line of Actual Control(LAC)by the armed forces of neighbouring countries. c)Left Wing Extremism(LWE)Violence:would refer to planned andorganized acts of violence by Members of the CPI (Maoists),all its formationsand front organizations,who have been declared a terrorist organization andbanned under the Unlawful Activities(Prevention)Act,1967 w.e.f.22.06.2009(as amended from time to time). d)Next of Kin(NoK):would be the surviving spouse or dependent children oras certified by the District Collector/Magistrate/Deputy Commissioner. e)Permanent Incapacitation:means a disability of 50%and above sufferedby the victim,which is of permanent nature and there are no chances ofvariation in the degree of disability and the injury/disability renders the victimunfit for normal life for the rest of his life. f)Terrorism:For purposes of this scheme,the term 'Terrorism’includesmilitancy and insurgency related violence and refers to acts as defined inSection 15 of the UAPA,1967(as amended from time to time). g)Victim:means a civilian person,who has suffered loss or injury as a result ofthe acts/omissions of Terrorist Violence including militancy,insurgency, 2 communal/Left Wing Extremist and Cross Border Firing and Mine/IED blastson Indian Territory.In the case of his/her death,the expression 'civilianvictim'shall mean to include his or her guardian or legal heir or Next of Kin(NoK). The Central Scheme for Assistance to Civilian Victims of Terrorist andCommunal Violence is effective from 1stApril,2008 and from 22d June,2009for the cases of LWE Violence.It is effective for Cross Border Firing andMine/IED blasts on Indian Territory with effect from the date of Cabinet'sapproval i.e.24.08.2016. ## 4. Eligibility i.The financial assistance would be given to the family member(s)in theevent of death or permanent incapacitation of the civilian victim,inTerrorist,Communal or LWE Violence and Cross Border Firing andMine/IED blasts on Indian Territory. ii.Assistance would be given to the surviving spouse in case of death/permanent incapacitation of the husband or the wife,as the case may be.However,if both the husband and the wife die in same incident ofviolence,the family would be entitled to get the assistance,in each case. iii.Families of the victims would be eligible to get assistance under theScheme even,if they have received any other assistance,by way ofpayment of ex-gratia or any other type of relief from the Government orany other source except when a similar scheme is already beingimplemented by the Central Government. iv.Civilian victim/Next of Kin(NoK)willbe eligible to get financial assistanceunder the Central Scheme even if he/she or any other person in thefamily has been given a permanent Government job on compassionategrounds V.Civilian Victim/NoK of the Security Related Expenditure(SRE)Districts/States will be eligibl

FAQs

What is the Central Scheme for Assistance for civilian victims under the revised guidelines?

It is a central assistance scheme to support civilian victims and eligible families affected by terrorist violence, communal/LWE violence, and cross border firing and mine/IED blasts on Indian territory.

Who qualifies as “Next of Kin (NoK)” under the scheme?

Next of Kin includes the surviving spouse and dependent children, as certified by the District Collector/Magistrate/Deputy Commissioner.

What benefits are available when a victim is permanently incapacitated or dies?

Financial assistance is provided to eligible family members in cases of death or permanent incapacitation, and the guidelines also describe medical support including a health card for eligible victims/NoK and related treatment under specified health programmes.

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