Compensation for Loss of Life and Property Caused by Wild Animals in and around Forest Areas: Assistance for Damage to Houses Due to Wild Elephant Attacks

Description
The scheme “Assistance for Damage to Houses Due to Wild Elephant Attacks” is a sub-component of the umbrella scheme “Compensation for Loss of Life and Property Caused by Wild Animals in and Around Forest Areas”, which is implemented by the Department of Forest, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to residents of Uttarakhand whose houses, boundary walls, huts, or kutcha structures are damaged by wild elephants.

Benefits
• At present, the following compensation amounts are provided in the event of house damage caused by wild elephants:

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
2. The compensation is provided for damage to houses caused by wild elephants in and around forest areas of Uttarakhand.
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Required Documents
• Identity proof of applicant
• Damage assessment report
• Bank account details
• Other supporting documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible to apply?
A: Any resident of Uttarakhand whose house or structure has been damaged by wild elephants is eligible to apply.
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Q: What types of houses are covered?
A: The scheme covers kutcha houses, boundary walls, huts, and pucca houses damaged by wild elephants.
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Q: What is the compensation range under the scheme?
A: Compensation ranges from a minimum of ₹900 to a maximum of ₹95,000, depending on the extent and type of damage.
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Q: How should the damage be reported?
A: The incident must be reported in writing to the concerned Range Office within two days of the damage.
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Q: Who verifies the reported damage?
A: The Forest Inspector or Deputy Forest Range Officer immediately confirms the incident, and the damage is jointly assessed by the Naib Tehsildar and Range Officer of the concerned area.
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Q: Who approves the compensation?
A: The Divisional Forest Officer/Deputy Director receives the final report and has full authority to approve and disburse the ex-gratia compensation.
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Q: What is the timeline for the final investigation report?
A: The Assistant Conservator of Forests/Wildlife Warden must submit the final investigation report to the Divisional Forest Officer/Deputy Director within one month of the incident.
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