Govt must correct its mistake after SC order on ex gratia for Covid victims: Rahul Gandhi
3 years, 5 months ago

Govt must correct its mistake after SC order on ex gratia for Covid victims: Rahul Gandhi

India Today  

Hours after the Supreme Court ordered the Centre to pay compensation to families of those who died of Covid-19, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said this is a chance for the Narendra Modi government to "correct its mistake". Earlier in the day, delivering its order in a case related to Covid-19 victims, the Supreme Court said the central government must pay compensation to the family of those who succumbed to the viral infection. Recently, the government had told the court that it cannot pay an ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh to kin of all those who died of Covid-19 because it would "exhaust" the disaster relief fund. The court accepted this argument and has directed the National Disaster Management Authority to create minimum standards for ex gratia relief so that some amount of compensation can be paid.

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Ex-Gratia Payments Discretionary In Nature, Not Matter Of Right: Delhi High Court
1 month ago

Ex-Gratia Payments Discretionary In Nature, Not Matter Of Right: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has recently held that ex-gratia payments are discretionary in nature and not a matter of right. It was the daughter's case that her mother's work of distributing ration and participating in immunisation camps qualified as essential services and fell within the ambit of COVID-19-related duties as provided in the Delhi Government's Cabinet Decision. The Court also …

Delhi HC Asks Kejriwal Govt To Pay Rs 50,000 Ex Gratia To Covid-19 Victim's Wife
10 months, 1 week ago

Delhi HC Asks Kejriwal Govt To Pay Rs 50,000 Ex Gratia To Covid-19 Victim's Wife

ABP News  

The Delhi High Court has asked the Arvind Kejriwal government in Delhi to pay Rs 50,000 ex gratia to the kin of a man who lost his life to complications caused due to coronavirus. The Delhi government had told the high court that the man's family was not entitled to compensation under Mukhyamantri COVID-19 Pariwar Aarthik Sahayata Yojana as he …

High Court Seeks Delhi Govt’s Response On PIL Seeking Release Of Ex-Gratia Compensation To Families Of Cops Who Died On COVID-19 Duty
1 year, 9 months ago

High Court Seeks Delhi Govt’s Response On PIL Seeking Release Of Ex-Gratia Compensation To Families Of Cops Who Died On COVID-19 Duty

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought Delhi government’s response on a public interest litigation seeking release of the ex-gratia compensation of Rs. 1 crore to families of police officers who died on duty during COVID-19 pandemic.A division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad issued notice on the plea moved by two advocates and a …

Supreme Court Pulls Up Rajasthan Govt Over Unsatisfactory Affidavit On COVID-19 Death Compensation
2 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Pulls Up Rajasthan Govt Over Unsatisfactory Affidavit On COVID-19 Death Compensation

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday pulled up the Rajasthan Government over an "unsatisfactory" affidavit filed regarding the steps on ex-gratia payment to the family members of people who had died due to CoVID-19. The court was hearing a plea filed by Gaurav Kumar Bansal regarding ex-gratia compensation to the family of people who had died due to CoVID-19. In July …

COVID-19 deaths: Supreme Court allows Centre to conduct inquiry into false claims for compensation
2 years, 9 months ago

COVID-19 deaths: Supreme Court allows Centre to conduct inquiry into false claims for compensation

Firstpost  

The top court said the government can verify five per cent of claims in four states — Maharashtra, Kerala, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh — where the gap between number of claims and recorded deaths was wide New Delhi: The Supreme Court Thursday permitted the Centre to conduct an inquiry into fake claims for ex-gratia compensation meant for family members of …

COVID-19 deaths: Plea in Supreme Court wants deadline for seeking ex gratia payment
2 years, 9 months ago

COVID-19 deaths: Plea in Supreme Court wants deadline for seeking ex gratia payment

Firstpost  

The government has urged the apex court to determine a deadline before which the claimants of persons who died can approach authorities raising their claims. New Delhi: A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court for setting a deadline of four weeks to claim the ex gratia payment from authorities on the death of kin due to COVID-19. “Modify …

Supreme Court warns against misuse of order to get Covid-19 ex-gratia compensation
2 years, 9 months ago

Supreme Court warns against misuse of order to get Covid-19 ex-gratia compensation

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday warned against the misuse of its order to get ex-gratia compensation for COVID-19 death on the basis of fake medical certificate and observed that it would order an independent probe to catch those who indulged in such practice. A bench headed by Justice MR Shah expressed serious concerns at fake certificates being issued …

Not Entitled To Ex Gratia Compensation If Deceased Not Deployed For Dedicated COVID 19 Duty: Delhi Govt Tells High Court
2 years, 10 months ago

Not Entitled To Ex Gratia Compensation If Deceased Not Deployed For Dedicated COVID 19 Duty: Delhi Govt Tells High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi Government has told the Delhi High Court that only those families of deceased persons who died while being deployed for dedicated COVID 19 duty will be entitled for ex gratia compensation of Rs. Justice V Kameswar Rao was hearing the pleas filed by families of two police officers who died while performing field duty amid COVID 19. One …

Covid death compensation: SC concerned over fewer claims, seeks report from states, UTs
3 years ago

Covid death compensation: SC concerned over fewer claims, seeks report from states, UTs

India Today  

Expressing concern over the low number of claims filed for the Covid death compensation scheme, the Supreme Court has urged states and Union Territories to ensure that enough publicity is given to the scheme as several still seem to be unaware of it. The Supreme Court bench of Justices MR Shah and BV Nagarathna said, "It can be said that …

Covid deaths and compensation: Rahul Gandhi opens new front against Modi govt for Parliament session
3 years, 1 month ago

Covid deaths and compensation: Rahul Gandhi opens new front against Modi govt for Parliament session

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has opened a new front to target the Narendra Modi government during the Winter Session of Parliament on the issue of deaths caused by Covid-19. According to Congress Whip in Lok Sabha Manickam Tagore, principal opposition party will ask for detailed debate on “actual figures of deaths due to Covid” issue in the upcoming Winter Session. …

'Your Chief Minister Does Not Know Anything?': Supreme Court Raps Gujarat Govt Over COVID Compensation Process
3 years, 1 month ago

'Your Chief Minister Does Not Know Anything?': Supreme Court Raps Gujarat Govt Over COVID Compensation Process

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday lashed out at the Gujarat Government for constituting a scrutiny committee for the disbursal of ex-gratia compensation for COVID deaths, in deviation from the Court-approved process.A bench comprising Justices MR Shah and BV Nagarathna had on November 18 observed that the constitution of the scrutiny committee appeared to be "an attempt to overreach the. A …

Ex-Gratia For COVID Deaths : Madras High Court Asks TN Govt If It Wants To Pay Over Rs 50K Minimum
3 years, 1 month ago

Ex-Gratia For COVID Deaths : Madras High Court Asks TN Govt If It Wants To Pay Over Rs 50K Minimum

Live Law  

In a PIL pertaining to ex gratia assistance payable to the heirs of deceased persons due to Covid 19, Madras High Court has held that Rs 50,000/- as fixed by the Supreme Court is the minimum amount that must be paid out of State Disaster Response Fund. The petitioner tried to put forward that the Reepak Kansal Judgment deferred from …

Punjab govt announces compensation of Rs 50,000 to kin of those who died due to Covid-19
3 years, 2 months ago

Punjab govt announces compensation of Rs 50,000 to kin of those who died due to Covid-19

India Today  

The Punjab government has announced an ex gratia compensation of Rs 50,000 to the families of all those who lost their lives to Covid-19 pandemic in the state. The development comes after the Supreme Court approved the Centre’s scheme of granting Rs 50,000 ex gratia compensation for all those who died due to Covid-19 in India. The SC said, “The …

Ex-Gratia For COVID Deaths, Death Certificates, Grievance Redressal : Supreme Court Issues Slew Of Directions
3 years, 2 months ago

Ex-Gratia For COVID Deaths, Death Certificates, Grievance Redressal : Supreme Court Issues Slew Of Directions

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday issued a slew of directions in relation to the grant of ex-gratia compensation to the family of COVID victims and issuance of death certificates.A bench comprising Justices MR Shah and AS Bopanna issued the directions approving the guidelines framed by the National Disaster Management Authority and the Central Government. 50,000/- shall be disbursed within a …

Setting a Global Example, SC Approves Rs 50,000 Ex-Gratia Compensation Scheme for Covid-19 Victims
3 years, 2 months ago

Setting a Global Example, SC Approves Rs 50,000 Ex-Gratia Compensation Scheme for Covid-19 Victims

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Monday approved the Centre’s scheme of granting Rs 50,000 ex-gratia compensation for all those who died due to Covid-19 in India. Justice MR Shah said, “The next kin of the deceased shall be paid an amount of Rs 50,000 and it will be over and above the amounts paid by Centre and state under various benevolent …

Supreme Court approves Centre's compensation scheme for Covid victims, states asked to release funds in 30 days
3 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court approves Centre's compensation scheme for Covid victims, states asked to release funds in 30 days

India Today  

The Supreme Court has approved the Centre’s scheme of granting Rs 50,000 ex gratia compensation for all those who died due to Covid-19 in India. The Supreme Court has delivered an order on a plea seeking implementation of the court order directing NDMA to frame guidelines for the payment of ex gratia compensation to the Covid-19 victims. Justice MR Shah …

Vital relief: The Hindu Editorial on COVID-19 death compensation
3 years, 3 months ago

Vital relief: The Hindu Editorial on COVID-19 death compensation

The Hindu  

It took an assertive Supreme Court to persuade a reluctant Centre, and in a welcome turn of events, families of those who died of COVID-19 are to get ex gratia financial relief of ₹50,000 per deceased individual within 30 days of submitting the necessary documents. As of September 13, WHO recorded 4,45,768 COVID-19 deaths in India and 3,35,31,498 confirmed cases, …

'We Are Very Happy' : Supreme Court Expresses Satisfaction With Centre's Decision On Rs 50,000 Ex-Gratia For COVID Deaths
3 years, 3 months ago

'We Are Very Happy' : Supreme Court Expresses Satisfaction With Centre's Decision On Rs 50,000 Ex-Gratia For COVID Deaths

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed happiness with the Centre's decision on providing ex gratia compensation to the kin of those who died due to COVID-19.According to the guidelines framed by the National Disaster Management Authority, the ex-gratia compensation for COVID-19 deaths is fixed as Rs 50,000, which will be paid by the States from the State Disaster Response Fund.A …

States will provide ₹50,000 as ex gratia for deaths due to Covid-19: Centre tells SC
3 years, 3 months ago

States will provide ₹50,000 as ex gratia for deaths due to Covid-19: Centre tells SC

Hindustan Times  

The Central government on Wednesday informed the Supreme Court that families of those who died of coronavirus disease will receive an ex gratia of ₹50,000 from the state disaster response fund. The ex gratia will also be given to kin of Covid-19 victims who were involved in relief operations or associated with “preparedness activities”, the court was told. The National …

Delhi High Court Seeks Centre's Response On Widow's Plea Seeking Ex-Gratia Compensation On Account Of Husband's Death Due To COVID-19
3 years, 3 months ago

Delhi High Court Seeks Centre's Response On Widow's Plea Seeking Ex-Gratia Compensation On Account Of Husband's Death Due To COVID-19

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday sought response of the Centre and National Disaster Management Authority on plea filed by a widow, seeking ex-gratia compensation on account of her husband's death due to Covid-19.Justice Rekha Palli, who issued notice in the matter, directed the Centre and NDMA to file their counter affidavits within four weeks. The Delhi High Court on …

Prepared List Of Persons Entitled To Ex Gratia Compensation Of 50K For Deaths Within Family Due To Covid 19, Related Issues: Delhi Govt Informs High Court
3 years, 3 months ago

Prepared List Of Persons Entitled To Ex Gratia Compensation Of 50K For Deaths Within Family Due To Covid 19, Related Issues: Delhi Govt Informs High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi Government on Thursday informed the High Court that it has prepared a list of 25,000 persons who are entitled to an ex gratia compensation amount of Rs. 50,000 for the deaths within their families due to covid or covid related issues.Senior Advocate Rahul Mehra appearing for the GNCTD told Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Jasmeet Singh that as …

Compensation For COVID Deaths: Supreme Court Grants Centre 4 Weeks Time Extension To Frame Guidelines
3 years, 4 months ago

Compensation For COVID Deaths: Supreme Court Grants Centre 4 Weeks Time Extension To Frame Guidelines

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday granted four weeks time to the Centre to frame guidelines making recommendations for payment of ex-gratia assistance to dependents of those who succumbed to COVID-19. A Division Bench comprising Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice MR Shah was hearing a plea by Union of India seeking a 4 weeks extension of time for National Disaster Management …

Frame guidelines for compensation to families of Covid victims: Supreme Court tells Centre
3 years, 5 months ago

Frame guidelines for compensation to families of Covid victims: Supreme Court tells Centre

India TV News  

The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to frame guidelines to pay ex gratia to families of those died due to Covid-19. In its order, the court ordered the National Disaster Management Authority to form guidelines for payment as it dismissed the Centre's plea that "no such ex gratia can be paid". "We direct NDMA to form guidelines for ex …

Decoded | Compensation for Covid-19 deaths. Why nothing is on paper yet
3 years, 6 months ago

Decoded | Compensation for Covid-19 deaths. Why nothing is on paper yet

India Today  

Should a family get compensation from the government following the death of a member due to Covid-19? The Covid Compensation Plea Two separate pleas were filed in the Supreme Court in May this year seeking ex gratia compensation in cases of Covid-19 deaths. In 2015, a government notification fixed the ex gratia compensation amount at Rs 4 lakh to the …

Managing Covid a priority, not compensation to families of victims: Centre to Supreme Court
3 years, 6 months ago

Managing Covid a priority, not compensation to families of victims: Centre to Supreme Court

India Today  

The Centre is prioritising Covid-19 management over compensation to families of those who succumbed to the virus amid the pandemic, the Centre told the Supreme Court on Monday. A day after the Centre stated in the top court that ex gratia compensation of Rs 4 lakh cannot be paid to families of Covid victims, the government said on Monday that …

Centre And State Finances Under Severe Strain, Beyond States' Fiscal Ability To Pay Ex-Gratia To All Covid Victims: Centre Tells Supreme Court
3 years, 6 months ago

Centre And State Finances Under Severe Strain, Beyond States' Fiscal Ability To Pay Ex-Gratia To All Covid Victims: Centre Tells Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Union of India has told the Supreme Court that payment of ex-gratia compensation to all deceased persons due to COVID-19, is beyond the fiscal affordability of the Governments, as the finances of State Governments and the Central Government are under severe strain, due to the reduction in tax revenues and increase in health expenses on account of the pandemic. …

Centre lost all sense of balance, responsibility towards people: Cong on ex gratia for Covid victims
3 years, 6 months ago

Centre lost all sense of balance, responsibility towards people: Cong on ex gratia for Covid victims

India Today  

Hitting out at the Union government for telling the Supreme Court that it cannot pay Rs 4 lakh ex gratia to Covid-19 victims, the Congress on Sunday alleged the Centre has lost all sense of balance and responsibility towards people. In a tweet on Saturday, the Congress' chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said, “Power-drunk Modi government has lost all sense of …

Compensation For COVID Victims Under Consideration, Centre Tells Supreme Court
3 years, 6 months ago

Compensation For COVID Victims Under Consideration, Centre Tells Supreme Court

Live Law  

"The issues are genuine and we will attend to it. The Central Government told the Supreme Court on Friday that the Centre was actively considering the issues raised in two pleas seeking ex gratia monetary compensation of Rs. However, death certificates of COVID-19 victims did not mention the cause of death, thereby leading to difficulties for the families who had …

Supreme Court Directs Centre's Reply On Uniform Policy For Issuing Death Certificates To COVID Victims For the Purpose Of Ex-Gratia Assistance For Their Families
3 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court Directs Centre's Reply On Uniform Policy For Issuing Death Certificates To COVID Victims For the Purpose Of Ex-Gratia Assistance For Their Families

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Central Government to bring on record any policy or guidelines pertaining to death certificates issued to COVID-19 patients, including guidelines by the Indian Council of Medical Research. However, death certificates of COVID-19 victims did not mention the cause of death, thereby leading to difficulties for the families who had to run from pillar …

Plea Before Supreme Court Seeks Ex Gratia Monetary Compensation Of 4 Lakhs For Families Of Those Who Succumbed To COVID-19
3 years, 7 months ago

Plea Before Supreme Court Seeks Ex Gratia Monetary Compensation Of 4 Lakhs For Families Of Those Who Succumbed To COVID-19

Live Law  

A plea has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking ex gratia monetary compensation of Rs. 4 lacs or notified ex gratia monetary compensation to the families of deceased who have succumbed to the COVID-19 pandemic.Submitting that Section 12 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, states that the National Authority shall recommend guidelines for minimum standards of relief to be …

COVID Warrior Death- Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Plea Seeking Ex-Gratia Payment Of Rs 50 Lakhs & 1 Crore Under Govt. Schemes
3 years, 8 months ago

COVID Warrior Death- Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Plea Seeking Ex-Gratia Payment Of Rs 50 Lakhs & 1 Crore Under Govt. Schemes

Live Law  

In a plea seeking ex gratia payment of Rs.50 lakhs, in terms of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package: Insurance scheme for health workers fighting COVID-19, and Rs.1 crore, in terms of the scheme of the GNCTD, the Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Union of India and Delhi Government.The Bench of Justice Prathiba M. Singh was …

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