Monetary Relief to the Victim of Atrocities- Haryana

Description
The scheme “Monetary Relief to the Victim of Atrocities” is implemented by the Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Caste & Backward Classes, Government of Haryana. Under this scheme, financial assistance ranging from ₹85,000/- to ₹8,25,000/- is provided to the members of Scheduled Caste who becomes victims of atrocity by Non-Scheduled Caste persons for various acts like damage and loss of properties, grievous hurt, temporary/permanent incapacitation, Murder, death, rape, gang rape, kidnapping, outrage of modesty etc. and FIR is registered under the provisions of SC/ST PoA Act,1989. The financial assistance is given as per the norms prescribed in Annexure-I https://www.haryanascbc.gov.in/sites/default/files/2020-08/Notification%20Norms%20of%20relief%20to%20the%20victims..pdf annexed with the SC/ST PoA Rules, 1995.

Benefits
• Under this scheme, financial assistance ranging from ₹85,000/- to ₹8,25,000/- is provided to the members of Scheduled Caste who becomes victims of atrocity by Non-Scheduled Caste persons for various acts like damage and loss of properties, grievous hurt, temporary/permanent incapacitation, Murder, death, rape, gang rape, kidnapping, the outrage of modesty, etc.
• **Note:** Financial Assistance is provided in the bank accounts of the Victim or Family/Dependent of the Victim.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Haryana.
2. The applicant must be a victim, or a family member/dependent of a victim, of an atrocity committed by non-Scheduled Caste persons.
3. The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe community.
4. An FIR must be lodged under the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act, 1989.

Required Documents
• Identity/ Citizenship Proof (Any one of the following):
• • Ration card
• • Domicile Certificate
• • Aadhaar
• Resident Proof/Address Proof/Ownership Proof (Any one of the following):
• • Ration Card
• • Domicile Certificate
• • Aadhaar Card
• SC/ST Caste Certificate
• Bank Passbook
• Copy of FIR/ or Challan
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who implements this scheme?
A: The Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Caste & Backward Classes, Government of Haryana, implements this scheme.

Q: What types of atrocities are covered under this scheme?
A: Atrocities such as damage and loss of properties, grievous hurt, temporary/permanent incapacitation, murder, death, rape, gang rape, kidnapping, and outrage of modesty are covered.

Q: Who is eligible for this scheme?
A: Permanent residents of Haryana who belong to the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe community and are victims or family/dependents of victims of atrocities by Non-Scheduled Caste persons are eligible.

Q: Is an FIR required to apply for the scheme?
A: Yes, an FIR must be lodged under the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act, 1989.

Q: How can one apply for the scheme?
A: Applications can be submitted through the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal: SARAL Portal.

Q: What is the minimum amount of financial assistance provided under the scheme?
A: The minimum amount of financial assistance is [?]85,000/-.

Q: What is the maximum amount of financial assistance provided under the scheme?
A: The maximum amount of financial assistance is [?]8,25,000/-.

Q: How is the financial assistance disbursed?
A: The financial assistance is directly deposited into the bank account of the victim or the family/dependent of the victim.

Q: Is this scheme applicable to non-Scheduled Caste victims?
A: No.

Q: What documents are required to apply for the scheme?
A: Applicants need to provide proof of residence, caste certificate, FIR copy, and bank account details, etc.

Q: What acts govern the provisions of this scheme?
A: The scheme is governed by the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act, 1989, and the SC/ST (PoA) Rules, 1995.