Plea Before Supreme Court Seeks Ex Gratia Monetary Compensation Of 4 Lakhs For Families Of Those Who Succumbed To COVID-19
3 years, 10 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 provided. 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 provided to persons affected by disaster, which shall include ex gratia assistance on account of loss of life, the plea prays for monetary compensation of Rs 4 lacs to the families of the deceased.

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Ex-Gratia Relief Cannot Replace Court Ordered Compensation: J&K High Court Upholds ₹20 Lakh Compensation For Electrocution Victim
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ex-Gratia Relief Cannot Replace Court Ordered Compensation: J&K High Court Upholds ₹20 Lakh Compensation For Electrocution Victim

Live Law  

Upholding a writ court judgment directing the Power Development department to pay Rs. 20 lakh as compensation to a young electrocution victim the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has reaffirmed that the policy of granting ex-gratia relief cannot preclude courts from awarding appropriate compensation to victims of electrocution. 20 lakh with interest, which was challenged by the department …

Ex-gratia of Rs 50,000 Approved for Next of Kin of COVID-19 Victims: Govt
2 years, 3 months ago

Ex-gratia of Rs 50,000 Approved for Next of Kin of COVID-19 Victims: Govt

News 18  

The Centre has allowed the states to use the State Disaster Response Fund to provide ex-gratia assistance of Rs 50,000 to the next of kin of those who have succumbed to COVID-19, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday. Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said as per the national policy on disaster management, the primary responsibility for disaster …

COVID-19 deaths: Supreme Court allows Centre to conduct inquiry into false claims for compensation
3 years 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
3 years 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
3 years 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
3 years, 1 month 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 …

Govt Lays Down Guidelines for Providing Compensation for Death Due to Covid-19
3 years, 3 months 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 …

Ex-Gratia For COVID Deaths : Madras High Court Asks TN Govt If It Wants To Pay Over Rs 50K Minimum
3 years, 4 months 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, 5 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, 5 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 …

No state govt will deny Rs 50,000 ex-gratia to Covid victims over technicalities: Supreme Court
3 years, 5 months ago

No state govt will deny Rs 50,000 ex-gratia to Covid victims over technicalities: Supreme Court

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Monday told the district disaster management authorities and the grievance redressal committees to avoid any technicalities and act as a helping hand, as it ruled that no state government would deny Rs 50,000 ex-gratia assistance to the kin of Covid victims, solely on the ground that the death certificate did not mention the viral disease as …

Ex-Gratia For COVID Deaths, Death Certificates, Grievance Redressal : Supreme Court Issues Slew Of Directions
3 years, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 7 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, 8 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 …

COVID Victims Entitled to Ex-Gratia; Supreme Court Directs NDMA To Frame Guidelines Within 6 Weeks
3 years, 8 months ago

COVID Victims Entitled to Ex-Gratia; Supreme Court Directs NDMA To Frame Guidelines Within 6 Weeks

Live Law  

The National Disaster Management Authority has a statutory obligation to frame guidelines for recommending minimum ex-gratia assistance for the victims of COVID pandemic, held the Supreme Court on Tuesday.The Court held that Section 12 of the Disaster Management Act cast a statutory obligation on the part of the National Disaster Management Authority to recommend minimum relief for the victims. The …

Govt must correct its mistake after SC order on ex gratia for Covid victims: Rahul Gandhi
3 years, 8 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, 8 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. …

PIL Moved In Supreme Court Seeking Ex-Gratia Rs 50 Lakhs To The Kin Of Advocates Who Succumbed To COVID
3 years, 9 months ago

PIL Moved In Supreme Court Seeking Ex-Gratia Rs 50 Lakhs To The Kin Of Advocates Who Succumbed To COVID

Live Law  

A plea has been moved before the Supreme Court seeking ex- gratia payment of Rs. 50,00,000/- to the kin of an advocate who dies/has died due to COVID or in any other manner within the age of 60 years with immediate effect.The plea has been filed by petitioner-in-person Advocate Pradeep Kumar Yadav also prays that in cases of Pandemic additional …

Decoded | Compensation for Covid-19 deaths. Why nothing is on paper yet
3 years, 9 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 …

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment On Plea For Ex-Gratia Compensation To COVID Victims
3 years, 9 months ago

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment On Plea For Ex-Gratia Compensation To COVID Victims

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday reserved the judgment in the pleas filed before Supreme Court seeking ex gratia monetary compensation of Rs. BACKGROUND In an Affidavit filed recently, the Union of India has informed the Supreme Court that payment of ex-gratia to all deceased persons due to COVID-19, is beyond the fiscal affordability of the State Governments, as the finances …

Managing Covid a priority, not compensation to families of victims: Centre to Supreme Court
3 years, 9 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, 9 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 ₹4L compensation to COVID-19 victims' kin due to financial constraints: Centre tells SC
3 years, 9 months ago

Can't pay ₹4L compensation to COVID-19 victims' kin due to financial constraints: Centre tells SC

India TV News  

Can't pay ₹4L compensation to COVID-19 victims' kin due to financial constraints: Centre tells SC India recorded less than 60,000 new coronavirus infections after 81 days taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 2,98,81,965, while the active cases further reduced to 7,29,243, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday. The Supreme Court, earlier on May 24 …

Can't Pay Rs 4 Lakh Compensation to Covid Victims, Will Exhaust Funds, Centre Tells SC
3 years, 9 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, 9 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 …

Plea in SC Seeks Ex-gratia Compensation to Kin of Those Succumbing to Covid-19 Side Effects
3 years, 9 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 …

Madras High Court Issues Notice To NDMA On Plea For Payment Of Ex-Gratia To Families Of Persons Who Succumbed To COVID-19
3 years, 9 months ago

Madras High Court Issues Notice To NDMA On Plea For Payment Of Ex-Gratia To Families Of Persons Who Succumbed To COVID-19

Live Law  

A Division Bench of Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy of the Madras High Court today issued notice to the National Disaster Management Authority on a petition seeking ex-gratia payment to families of persons who have died due to COVID-19 Disaster. Delete Madras High Court issues notice to @ndmaindia on a petition seeking ex-gratia payment to families. Delete …

Compensation For COVID Victims Under Consideration, Centre Tells Supreme Court
3 years, 9 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, 10 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 on ex gratia for Covid victims: SC seeks Centre’s reply
3 years, 10 months ago

Plea on ex gratia for Covid victims: SC seeks Centre’s reply

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre if there was any policy or scheme under the National Disaster Management Act 2005 to pay ex gratia compensation to kin of persons who succumbed to Covid-19 pandemic. Two petitions, filed by Reepal Kansal and Gaurav Kumar Bansal respectively, were heard by the Supreme Court where a reference was made by the …

COVID19- SCBA Announces General Assistance Scheme For Lawyers' Families In Case Of Untimely Death/ Critical Illness
3 years, 10 months ago

COVID19- SCBA Announces General Assistance Scheme For Lawyers' Families In Case Of Untimely Death/ Critical Illness

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Bar Association has announced a 'General Assistance Scheme 2021' to support the bereaved and financially unstable families of such lawyers who pass away at an early age. The Association has also announced a 'Covid-19 Financial Assistance Scheme 2021' to support its members who are suffering financially due to the pandemic. General Assistance Under the General Assistance Scheme, …

Plea In Gujarat HC Seeks Compensation For Individuals/Families Directly Affected By COVID Pandemic [Read Petition]
4 years, 8 months ago

Plea In Gujarat HC Seeks Compensation For Individuals/Families Directly Affected By COVID Pandemic [Read Petition]

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court has been moved in a PIL seeking compensation for all persons who have directly suffered on account of the Covid-19 pandemic, and to families of those who have succumbed to the disease. It is lamented that 9,11,619 persons in the country, of which 42,808 are from Gujarat, have directly suffered on account of the disease, that …

Provide Free Treatment and Ambulance Services To COVID Patients, Grant Ex Gratia Assistance To The Families of The Deceased: Plea Moved in Delhi HC
4 years, 8 months ago

Provide Free Treatment and Ambulance Services To COVID Patients, Grant Ex Gratia Assistance To The Families of The Deceased: Plea Moved in Delhi HC

Live Law  

Delhi High Court will be hearing a plea seeking free treatment and ambulance services for patients of COVID19. Filed by Mr Sushant Mishra, the petition Delhi High Court will be hearing a plea seeking free treatment and ambulance services for patients of COVID19. The petition states: 'The persons who have been infected by the COVID19 virus shall be provided free …

Within hours of announcement, Centre withdraws Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia for kin of coronavirus deceased
5 years ago

Within hours of announcement, Centre withdraws Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia for kin of coronavirus deceased

India Today  

Within hours of announcement that the government will treat India's growing outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease and provide Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia to the families of those who died of the novel coronavirus, the Centre withdrew the decision to do so. Apart from Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia, the Centre earlier also mentioned assistance towards the Covid-19 positive person requiring …

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