What is the Meghalaya Victim Compensation Scheme, 2022?

It is a government program that provides financial assistance and support to victims of crimes and their families in Meghalaya.

Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?

Victims of crimes who have reported the crime to the police or Magistrate and cooperated with the investigation are eligible.

What kind of crimes are covered under the scheme?

Crimes resulting in physical injury, mental distress, or death, excluding suicide or self-harm cases.

What documents are required for the application?

FIR, medical certificate, identity proof, address proof, and other relevant documents are needed.

How much compensation is given for the loss of life?

Compensation varies from ₹5,00,000 to ₹10,00,000 depending on the age of the victim.

What is the Meghalaya Victim Compensation Scheme, 2022?

It is a government program that provides financial assistance and support to victims of crimes and their families in Meghalaya.

Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?

Victims of crimes who have reported the crime to the police or Magistrate and cooperated with the investigation are eligible.

What kind of crimes are covered under the scheme?

Crimes resulting in physical injury, mental distress, or death, excluding suicide or self-harm cases.

What documents are required for the application?

FIR, medical certificate, identity proof, address proof, and other relevant documents are needed.

How much compensation is given for the loss of life?

Compensation varies from ₹5,00,000 to ₹10,00,000 depending on the age of the victim.

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The Meghalaya Victim Compensation Scheme: Eligibility, Benefits, And Application Process

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Updated: 28-01-2025 at 6:44 AM

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The Meghalaya Victim Compensation Scheme, 2022, is a program introduced by the Social Welfare Department of Meghalaya. It provides financial help and support services to victims of crimes and their families. The support includes shelter, counselling, medical care, legal help, education, and job training based on what the victim needs. This state government scheme is for victims and their families who need help after suffering loss or injury from a crime. Let’s understand this government scheme in detail.

What Are The Benefits Of The Victim Compensation Scheme CRPC?

Let’s take a look at the compensation offered by the government to the victims.

LOSS OR INJURY	AGE LIMIT	COMPENSATION
Loss of Life	Age 40 years or below	10,00,000
Loss of Life	Age above 40 years and up to 60 years	7,00,000
Loss of Life	Age above 60 years	5,00,000
Gang Rape	NA	Minimum 5,00,000 and Maximum 10,00,000
Rape	NA	Minimum 4,00,000 and Maximum 7,00,000
Unnatural Sexual Assault	NA	Minimum 4,00,000 and Maximum 7,00,000
Loss of any Limb or part of the body resulting in 80% permanent disability	Age 40 years or below	5,00,000
Loss of any Limb or part of the body resulting in 80% permanent disability	Age 41 years and up to 59 years	3,00,000
Loss of any Limb or part of the body resulting in 80% permanent disability	Age 60 years and above	2,00,000
Loss of any Limb or part of the body resulting in 40% and below 80% permanent disability	Age 40 years or below	4,00,000
Loss of any Limb or part of the body resulting in 40% and below 80% permanent disability	Age 41 years and up to 59 years	3,00,000
Loss of any Limb or part of the body resulting in 40% and below 80% permanent disability	Age 60 years and above	2,00,000
Loss of any Limb or part of the body resulting in above 20% and below 40% permanent disability	Age 60 years and above	1,00,000
Loss of any Limb or part of the body resulting in above 20% and below 40% permanent disability	Age 40 years or below	2,00,000
Loss of any limb or part of the body resulting in below 20% permanent disability	Age 41 years and up to 59 years	1,50,000
Loss of any limb or part of the body resulting in below 20% permanent disability	Age 60 years and above	1,00,000
Grievous physical injury or any mental injury requiring rehabilitation	NA	Minimum 1,00,000 and Maximum 2,00,000
Loss of Foetus i.e., Miscarriage as a result of Assault or loss of fertility	NA	Minimum 2,00,000 and Maximum 3,00,000
In case of pregnancy on account of rape	NA	Minimum 3,00,000 and Maximum 4,00,000
Victims of Burning: In case of disfigurement	NA	Minimum 7,00,000 and Maximum 8,00,000
Victims of Burning: In case of more than 50%	NA	Minimum 5,00,000 and Maximum 8,00,000
Victims of Burning: In case of injury less than 50%	NA	Minimum 3,00,000 and Maximum 7,00,000
Victims of Burning: In case of less than 20%	NA	Minimum 2,00,000 and Maximum 3,00,000
Victims of Acid Attack: In case of disfigurement of face	NA	Minimum 7,00,000 and Maximum 8,00,000
Victims of Acid Attack: In case of injury more than 50%	NA	Minimum 5,00,000 and Maximum 8,00,000
Victims of Acid Attack: In case of injury less than 50%	NA	Minimum 3,00,000 and Maximum 5,00,000
Victims of Acid Attack: In case of injury less than 20%	NA	Minimum 3,00,000 and Maximum 4,00,000
physical abuse of a minor	NA	2,00,000
Rehabilitation of victims of Human Trafficking	NA	1,00,000
Sexual assault (excluding rape)	NA	2,00,000
Women victim of cross border firing: Dead or permanent disability (80% or more)	NA	2,00,000
Women victim of cross border firing: Partial disability (40% to 80%)	NA	1,00,000

What Is The Eligibility Criteria To Apply For The Victim Compensation Scheme?

The following eligibility criteria have to be met to apply for the victim compensation scheme.

If the offender is not found, the victim can apply for compensation to cover rehab costs for physical and mental recovery.
The victim must report the crime to the local Police Station or Magistrate before claiming compensation.
The victim or their family must cooperate with the police and court from investigation to trial. Not cooperating will affect the claim.
The scheme covers crimes where the victim is injured, mentally affected, or dies.
The victim's death or injury must not be from a suicide or self-harm.
The victim should not have received compensation from other government schemes, insurance, or institutions.
The criminals or their families cannot receive compensation under this scheme.

What Is The Application Process To Apply For The Victim Compensation Scheme CRPC?

Victims who meet the eligibility criteria can follow these steps to apply for the government scheme.

Visit the District Legal Services Authority to get the application form for the victim compensation scheme CRPC.
Fill out the application form with the necessary details.
Attach the required documents.
Submit the application form.
The District Legal Services Authority will then check the form and claim.
After reviewing, the Authority decides the compensation amount within two months. If the court awards more than the set limit, the full amount will be paid.

What Are The Documents That Have To Be Submitted?

The following documents have to be submitted with the application form for the victim compensation scheme.

FIR or police complaint.
Medical certificate.
Identity proof.
Address proof.
Other relevant documents.

Conclusion

Helping the victims of any mob activity is very crucial. They will be very emotionally distressed and will not be able to handle any other stress such as financial stress. With the help of this government scheme, victims can claim their compensation and use it for medical bills and any other expenses. This will take away a major burden and will be able to handle the stress more easily.

For more information regarding the Meghalaya victim compensation scheme, click here.

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