Tripura Lynching Victim Compensation Scheme: Benefits, Eligibility, And Application Process Explained

The victim compensation scheme was launched by the Home Department of Tripura on August 14, 2018. A mob victim is a person who has been harmed or injured as a result of violence carried out by a group of people acting together. This state government scheme provides financial support to victims or their families who have suffered loss or injury from lynching or mob violence and need help with recovery. This government scheme was created following a Supreme Court order on July 17, 2018.

The crime compensation scheme aims to provide financial support to victims under the victim compensation scheme under section 357A. A fund called the "Victim Compensation Fund for Lynching/Mob Violence" will be used to pay compensation. The District Magistrates and Collectors in the state will implement the scheme.

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

Victims have to meet the following eligibility criteria to apply for the crime compensation scheme.

• The victim must be a resident of Tripura.

• Victims or their dependents who need help after lynching or mob violence can get compensation.

• Compensation can be given if the Court orders it.

• Victims can get compensation if the offender is not found but the victim has high costs for recovery.

• The crime must be reported to the local Police Station or Judicial Magistrate before asking for compensation.

• The victim or their family must help the police and court. Not helping or being uncooperative during the trial will make them ineligible.

• Compensation is given if the death or disability was not caused by the victim's actions or serious provocation.

• Compensation is available if the victim loses income or can't pay for medical treatment due to the crime.

• Dependents can claim compensation if the victim’s death leaves the family without support.

• Compensation can be claimed for lost property or in cases of death or permanent disability due to the crime.

• The people who committed the crime or their dependents cannot receive any compensation.

Exclusions Of The Victim Compensation Scheme

• Compensation claims must be made within six months of the crime.

• This state government scheme does not cover cases where compensation is awarded by the Motor Accident Claim Tribunal under the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988.

• It also does not cover cases under other existing schemes like the extremist violence scheme or the die-in-harness scheme.

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What Are The Documents Required To Be Submitted?

The following documents have to be attached to the application form while applying for the crime compensation scheme.

1. Identity proof of applicant.

2. Medical report of the victim.

3. FIR and related papers.

4. Copy of charge sheet/final report of the investigating officer.

5. Any other relevant information.

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