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 family of each person dying from a national disaster. The Government Stand The central government had, in fact, issued a notification for ex gratia compensation of Rs 4 lakh to the families of persons who died of Covid-19 in March 2020. The Delhi government announced to give ex gratia compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the kin of those who died of Covid-19 due to short-supply of oxygen.

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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 …

PMC asks kin to submit documents to claim Covid aid
1 year, 8 months ago

PMC asks kin to submit documents to claim Covid aid

Hindustan Times  

The Pune Municipal Commissioner has appealed to the kin of the deceased Covid-19 victims to complete the documentation in order to receive ex-gratia of ₹50, 000 from the state government. The Pune Municipal Commissioner has appealed to the kin of the deceased Covid-19 victims to complete the documentation in order to receive ex-gratia of ₹ 50, 000 from the state …

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 …

COVID Death Compensation : Supreme Court Directs Rajasthan Govt To Decide Pending Applications In 2 Weeks, Asks SLSA To Review Rejected Applications
2 years, 2 months ago

COVID Death Compensation : Supreme Court Directs Rajasthan Govt To Decide Pending Applications In 2 Weeks, Asks SLSA To Review Rejected Applications

Live Law  

A Division Bench of the Supreme Court on Friday asked the Rajasthan Government the reason for not completing the process of disbursing ex gratia payments to the children who had been orphaned due to COVID-19, and the families of the victims of the pandemic virus, including those who had died due to suicide within 30 days of contracting it. The …

40 lakh Indians died due to \'govt negligence\' during Covid: Rahul Gandhi
2 years, 8 months ago

40 lakh Indians died due to \'govt negligence\' during Covid: Rahul Gandhi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday claimed that 40 lakh Indians died during the coronavirus pandemic due to the government's "negligence" and once again demanded that all families of the deceased be given Rs four lakh compensation each. Taking to Twitter, Gandhi shared the screenshot of a New York Times report which claimed that India is stalling the …

Covid-19: Centre to scrutinise Covid compensation claims to four states
2 years, 8 months ago

Covid-19: Centre to scrutinise Covid compensation claims to four states

India TV News  

Highlights The Central Government sent teams to Maharashtra, Kerala, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh A three member team will be sent to Maharashtra led by Sunil Gupta, Principal Consultant of NCDC Teams will examine the on-field implementation of the ex-gratia being paid as per SC's directions The Central Government on Friday sent teams to Maharashtra, Kerala, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh to …

States, UTs didn't report deaths due to oxygen shortage; over 5.21 lakh died due to Covid till April 4: Govt
2 years, 8 months ago

States, UTs didn't report deaths due to oxygen shortage; over 5.21 lakh died due to Covid till April 4: Govt

India TV News  

Highlights Confirmed death due to oxygen shortage has not been reported by any state or UT, says Govt Over 5.21 lakh fatalities due to Covid have been recorded in India, Centre informed Parliament Some states are even now updating, reporting deaths due to Covid on ministry's portal, says Govt The Centre on Tuesday informed Parliament that confirmed death due to …

No fake claims of ex gratia for COVID deaths: AP
2 years, 8 months ago

No fake claims of ex gratia for COVID deaths: AP

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh does not seem to have any fake claims for payment ex gratia of Rs 50,000 by the government as directed by the Supreme Court for each Covid-19 deaths. The apex court on Thursday permitted the Centre to probe fake claims for ex gratia in relation to Covid19 deaths by verifying five per cent of claims in four …

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 …

COVID Death Compensation - Child Losing Both Parents To Get Ex-Gratia For Each Death : Supreme Court Clarifies
2 years, 9 months ago

COVID Death Compensation - Child Losing Both Parents To Get Ex-Gratia For Each Death : Supreme Court Clarifies

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday clarified that if both the parents of a child have died due to COVID, the child will be entitled to get the ex-gratia compensation of Rs.50,000 for the death of each of the parent. The Court further clarified that if there are more than one child, then only one child/family member will get the compensation …

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 …

Death Due To Alleged Side Effects Of Covid Vaccine: Doctor's Father Files Plea In Bombay HC, Seeks Rs 1,000 Crore Compensation
2 years, 10 months ago

Death Due To Alleged Side Effects Of Covid Vaccine: Doctor's Father Files Plea In Bombay HC, Seeks Rs 1,000 Crore Compensation

Live Law  

A petition in the Bombay High Court filed by the father of a medical student seeks Rs 1,000 crore compensation alleging that his daughter died due to side effects of the Covid-19 vaccine. The respondents in the plea include Covishield vaccine manufacturer Serum Institute of India, its partner Bill Gates along with State and Union Authorities. Petitioner Dilip Lunawat claims …

Delhi government to give Rs 50,000 ex-gratia to over 21,900 families who lost member to COVID-19
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi government to give Rs 50,000 ex-gratia to over 21,900 families who lost member to COVID-19

Firstpost  

This amount is in addition to the financial aid of Rs 50,000 being provided by the city government under the ‘Mukhyamantri COVID-19 Pariwar Aarthik Sahayata Yojana’ New Delhi: A total of 21,914 families who have lost their loved ones to COVID-19 in Delhi have received one-time ex-gratia of Rs 50,000 from the Delhi Disaster Response Fund, officials said on 23 …

No Claim Application for Compensation of Covid Death Shall be Rejected for Technical Reasons: SC
2 years, 11 months ago

No Claim Application for Compensation of Covid Death Shall be Rejected for Technical Reasons: SC

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rapped some of the State governments like Kerala and Bihar for the low number of claims received for death due to Covid and the high number of rejection of applications saying that those eligible must get ex-gratia payment. The bench noted that in Telangana there are only 3993 deaths recorded and it has received applications …

Allahabad High Court Directs DM To Decide On Compensation In Case Of A Teacher's COVID Death During Election Duty
2 years, 11 months ago

Allahabad High Court Directs DM To Decide On Compensation In Case Of A Teacher's COVID Death During Election Duty

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court recently directed the District Magistrate, Jaunpur to examine and pass a reasoned order in a claim for compensation made in a case of a teacher's death who died due to COVID during the Uttar Pradesh Panchayat Polls last year. The Bench of Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra and Justice Vikram D. Chauhan was hearing the plea of …

Govt Lays Down Guidelines for Providing Compensation for Death Due to Covid-19
3 years ago

Govt Lays Down Guidelines for Providing Compensation for Death Due to Covid-19

News 18  

Death certificates indicating coronavirus deaths either already issued prior to coming into force government guidelines or as ratified by district committees shall be treated as valid document for considering any death as death due to COVID-19, the Lok Sabha was informed on Friday. Responding to a question on whether the Supreme Court has directed the Centre to pay compensation to …

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 …

Credible data needed on COVID deaths in India: Rahul Gandhi
3 years, 1 month ago

Credible data needed on COVID deaths in India: Rahul Gandhi

India TV News  

Highlights Rahul Gandhi attacked Gujarat model which BJP has projected as the best in India Congress demands compensation of Rs 4 lakh be given to families of those who lost their kin Official tally says 10,000 people died due to Covid, but truth is 3 lakh, claims Rahul Gandhi Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday demanded that the government …

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. …

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 …

Detail in relief: On SC order on financial assistance to kin of COVID-19 families
3 years, 2 months ago

Detail in relief: On SC order on financial assistance to kin of COVID-19 families

The Hindu  

The most welcome feature of the Supreme Court of India’s order detailing the modalities for payment of ex gratia financial assistance to the families of those who died of COVID-19 is the stern caveat that no State shall deny the benefit solely on the ground that a person’s death certificate did not specify the cause of death as due to …

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 …

Can't Deny Ex-gratia on Basis of No Mention of COVID on Death Certificate: SC
3 years, 2 months ago

Can't Deny Ex-gratia on Basis of No Mention of COVID on Death Certificate: SC

The Quint  

In cases where death certificates have already been issued and the family members are aggrieved by cause of death mentioned on them, then they may approach the committee and submit documents seeking modification on the certificate. According to the National Disaster Management Authority guidelines, Rs 50,000 ex-gratia assistance will be paid to the families of those who died due to …

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 …

States Should Not Deny Ex-Gratia For COVID Deaths On Ground That Death Certificate Does Not Mention COVID As Cause Of Death : Supreme Court
3 years, 2 months ago

States Should Not Deny Ex-Gratia For COVID Deaths On Ground That Death Certificate Does Not Mention COVID As Cause Of Death : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday ordered that no state should deny the ex-gratia compensation of Rs 50,000 to the kin of persons who died of COVID on the sole ground that the death certificate does not mention COVID as the cause of death.The Court noted that as per the NDMA guidelines, the following cases are treated as COVID deaths :1. …

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 …

Kin of those who die by suicide within 30 days of COVID-19 diagnosis to get ex-gratia: Centre
3 years, 3 months ago

Kin of those who die by suicide within 30 days of COVID-19 diagnosis to get ex-gratia: Centre

Firstpost  

The court also held that deaths occurring within 30 days from the date of testing positive for COVID will be treated as ‘deaths due to COVID-19’, even if the death takes place outside the hospital/ in-patient facility New Delhi: Family members of people who committed suicide within 30 days of being diagnosed with COVID-19 will be entitled to Rs 50,000 …

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, …

Kin of person committing suicide in 30 days of being Covid positive to get ex-gratia: Centre to SC
3 years, 3 months ago

Kin of person committing suicide in 30 days of being Covid positive to get ex-gratia: Centre to SC

India TV News  

Family members of people who committed suicide within 30 days of being diagnosed with COVID-19 will be entitled to Rs 50,000 ex-gratia assistance as per the guidelines, the Centre told the Supreme Court on Thursday. “It is respectfully submitted that suitable directions in this regard may be passed by this Court, whereby, the family members of people committing suicide within …

'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 …

Kin Of Persons Who Die By Suicide Within 30 Days Of Testing COVID Positive Entitled To Compensation : Centre Tells Supreme Court
3 years, 3 months ago

Kin Of Persons Who Die By Suicide Within 30 Days Of Testing COVID Positive Entitled To Compensation : Centre Tells Supreme Court

Live Law  

Purusant to the Supreme Court Court's direction of asking the Centre to revisit its decision of not including death by suicide as CoVID 19 death even if CoVID 19 was an accompanying condition in the, Centre has filed an affidavit stating the family of those who died by suicide within 30 days after being diagnosed positive will be entitled to …

Families Of Covid Victims To Receive Rs 50,000 As Ex-Gratia Compensation From State Disaster Response Funds: Centre Informs Supreme Court
3 years, 3 months ago

Families Of Covid Victims To Receive Rs 50,000 As Ex-Gratia Compensation From State Disaster Response Funds: Centre Informs Supreme Court

Live Law  

Pursuant to the Top Court's direction in the Judgement dated June 30th, 2021 in which the Court directed the NDMA to frame guidelines for grant of compensation to the dependents of those who died due to COVID, Centre today informed Supreme Court that the families of those who die due to CoVID will receive Rs 50,000 ex gratia from the …

States To Provide Rs 50,000 Compensation For Each Covid Death: Centre tells SC
3 years, 3 months ago

States To Provide Rs 50,000 Compensation For Each Covid Death: Centre tells SC

News 18  

The National Disaster Management Authority has recommended that Rs 50,000 be given to the kin of those who died of COVID-19, the Centre informed the Supreme Court on Wednesday. The ex-gratia assistance will be given subject to the cause of death being certified as COVID-19 as per the guidelines issued by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and ICMR, the …

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 …

Centre to pay Rs 50,000 compensation for deaths due to Covid, Supreme Court told
3 years, 3 months ago

Centre to pay Rs 50,000 compensation for deaths due to Covid, Supreme Court told

India TV News  

The families of those who die of Covid will receive Rs 50,000 compensation, the Centre informed the Supreme Court on Wednesday. It said that ex-gratia assistance will also be given to the kin of those who died of the virus due to involvement in COVID-19 relief operations or activities associated with the preparedness for dealing with the pandemic. The ex-gratia …

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 …

Chamarajanagar Oxygen Shortage Deaths: After High Court Nudge, Karnataka Govt Decides To Enhance Compensation By Rs. 2 Lakh
3 years, 5 months ago

Chamarajanagar Oxygen Shortage Deaths: After High Court Nudge, Karnataka Govt Decides To Enhance Compensation By Rs. 2 Lakh

Live Law  

The Karnataka Government on Tuesday informed the High Court that it has decided to increase the ex-gratia compensation amount to be given to the legal representatives of 13 people who died due to lack of Oxygen supply at Covid-19 hospitals in Chamarajanagar, in May 2021. A division bench of Chief Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Aravind Kumar was informed by …

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 …

Supreme Court To Hear Tomorrow Plea Seeking Ex Gratia Compensation To Victims Of Post Covid Diseases Like Black Fungus
3 years, 5 months ago

Supreme Court To Hear Tomorrow Plea Seeking Ex Gratia Compensation To Victims Of Post Covid Diseases Like Black Fungus

Live Law  

Supreme Court will hear tomorrow a plea filed seeking directions to Centre and State Governments to provide ex gratia monetary compensation of Rs. 4 lacs or notified ex gratia monetary compensation to the families of deceased who have succumbed to side effects or post COVID-19 decease including Black Fungus, White Fungus & Yellow Fungus etc.A three-Judge Bench of Justice Ashok. …

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. …

Can't Pay Rs 4 Lakh Compensation to Covid Victims, Will Exhaust Funds, Centre Tells SC
3 years, 6 months ago

Can't Pay Rs 4 Lakh Compensation to Covid Victims, Will Exhaust Funds, Centre Tells SC

News 18  

The centre has told the Supreme court that Rs 4 lakh compensation cannot be paid to all those who died of Covid-19 as it would exhaust the disaster relief funds. “If ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh is given for every person who loses life due to Covid-19, the entire amount of SDRF may possibly be spent on this item alone, …

Cannot pay Rs 4 lakh compensation to Covid victims, would exhaust disaster funds: Centre tells SC
3 years, 6 months ago

Cannot pay Rs 4 lakh compensation to Covid victims, would exhaust disaster funds: Centre tells SC

India Today  

The Centre has told the Supreme Court that Rs 4 lakh compensation cannot be paid to all those who died due to Covid-19 as it would exhaust the disaster relief funds. The Centre has said that compensation of Rs 4 lakh cannot be paid to victims of Covid-19 as the disaster management law mandating compensation applies only to natural disasters …

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 …

Plea in SC Seeks Ex-gratia Compensation to Kin of Those Succumbing to Covid-19 Side Effects
3 years, 6 months ago

Plea in SC Seeks Ex-gratia Compensation to Kin of Those Succumbing to Covid-19 Side Effects

News 18  

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Centre and states to provide ex-gratia compensation of Rs four lakh to the family members of those who have succumbed to the side effects or post Covid-19 diseases, including mucormycosis. In his plea, Kansal said that the apex court has already issued notice on his separate petition …

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