which only a female is eligible for grant of compensation as
a victim of acid attack. It is contended that District Administration had,
however, sent ... communication. It is thus held that a victim of
acid attack is entitled to compensation irrespective of his/her gender and such
discrimination cannot
dated 11.05.2018
(Annexure P-7) which prescribes minimum compensation of Rs.3 lacs for an
acid attack victim.
2. Counsel appearing on behalf ... disbursed a compensation of Rs. 2 lacs, however, in terms of the policy of
2017, the minimum compensation assessed for an acid attack victim
petitioner who is an acid attack survivor and has
suffered 41% disability on account of aforesaid attack. The compensation is
being sought in terms
present petition is for seeking enhancement of
compensation to the petitioner, who is an acid attack victim.
Reply by way of affidavit of Vijay Singh
instant writ petition has been filed for seeking
compensation to the petitioner who is an Acid Attack Survivor suffering from
65% disability with total loss ... Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner
informs that the admissible compensation to the petitioner has already been
released and therefore, the present petition
petitioner for seeking
compensation as per the eligibility criteria under the Victim Compensation
Scheme of 2011 for the victims of acid attacks.
Learned counsel
victim-claimant on
before the disbursal of the compensation amount.
Provided that the compensation payable under this scheme shall be
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(5A) Notwithstanding anything in this scheme, the Acid Attack Victim shall
be paid amount of Rs.1.00 lac within 15 days
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