Delhi HC Directs Payment Of Cost To Kerala Flood Relief Fund While Quashing FIR On Settlement Between Parties [Read Judgment]
6 years, 4 months ago

Delhi HC Directs Payment Of Cost To Kerala Flood Relief Fund While Quashing FIR On Settlement Between Parties [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday agreed to quash an FIR against a petitioner, subject to payment of Rs. 15,000 towards Chief Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund for the State of Kerala.The order was issued by Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva on a petition filed by one Tarun Singh seeking quashing of an FIR filed against him for sexual harassment, stalking, and criminal intimidation, among other. 15,000 as costs to be deposited by Mr. Singh to the Chief Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund for the State of Kerala within two weeks. LiveLaw had reported on Wednesday that the Chief Justice and judges of the Delhi High Court have also come forward to lend a helping hand in the relief and rehabilitation of flood-affected Kerala. Hon’ble Chief Justice and Hon’ble judges of this court have decided to contribute voluntarily to the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund, Kerala for rehabilitation of those affected in the state of Kerala.”

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Centre permits Kerala to utilise ₹120 crore from SDRF for rehabilitation measures at Wayanad
5 days, 1 hour ago

Centre permits Kerala to utilise ₹120 crore from SDRF for rehabilitation measures at Wayanad

The Hindu  

The Union government on Friday informed a Division Bench of the Kerala High Court that the Kerala government has been permitted to utilise ₹120 crore from the State Disaster Response Fund, which has been set apart for payment to the Defence department towards airlifting service charges provided by the Centre in 2006, 2016, and 2017 for rehabilitation measures for the …

After High Court Nudge, Centre Agrees To Free Kerala Govt Of ₹120 Crore Arrears For Immediate Use In Wayanad Rehabilitation
5 days, 5 hours ago

After High Court Nudge, Centre Agrees To Free Kerala Govt Of ₹120 Crore Arrears For Immediate Use In Wayanad Rehabilitation

Live Law  

The Central government on Friday agreed to free up for now ₹120 crore debt to be paid by the Kerala government towards arrears of airlifting services provided by the Centre in 2006, 2016, 2017, so as to enable the State to put the amount for immediate use in Wayanad rehabilitation works. The development comes after the Kerala High Court asked …

Landslide disaster relief: Union govt ’adding chilli’ to wounds, says Kerala FM
1 month ago

Landslide disaster relief: Union govt ’adding chilli’ to wounds, says Kerala FM

Live Mint  

Kochi, Dec 15 Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal on Sunday criticised the union government for demanding payment for disaster relief and rescue operations conducted by the Indian Air Force during Wayanad landslides. He described the move as "adding chilli to the wounds" of the state, already burdened by the aftermath of the disaster. Addressing reporters here, Balagopal accused the …

Kerala MPs protest against Centre's demand for Funds on Airlifting Disaster Victims
1 month ago

Kerala MPs protest against Centre's demand for Funds on Airlifting Disaster Victims

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala MPs on Saturday staged a demonstration outside Parliament to protest against the Centre's demand for reimbursement of funds used for airlifting survivors during the Mundakkai Chooralmala landslides in Wayanad. CPM MP K. Radhakrishnan has written to the home minister criticizing the Centre's indifferent attitude towards the demand for central assistance for the victims in Wayanad. Kerala has vehemently …

Centre, Karnataka should resolve issue related to drought aid: Supreme Court
1 month ago

Centre, Karnataka should resolve issue related to drought aid: Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said the Centre and the Karnataka Government should resolve the issue of release of financial assistance from the National Disaster Response Fund to the State for drought management Attorney General R. Venkataramani, appearing for the Centre, told a Bench of Justices B.R. The Supreme Court was hearing a plea filed by the Karnataka Government seeking …

State disaster fund use follows Centre's rules: Pinarayi Vijayan on High Court criticism
1 month ago

State disaster fund use follows Centre's rules: Pinarayi Vijayan on High Court criticism

India Today  

The Kerala government has pledged full transparency in auditing the State Disaster Response Fund following the High Court’s strong dissatisfaction over the lack of clarity in its usage. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan emphasised that the government is prepared to submit all accounts as directed by the court, but additional time is required to gather district and department-wise details. Responding to …

[Wayanad Landslides] Kerala High Court Tells State To Furnish Details Regarding Availability & Utilisation Of Funds In SDRF
1 month, 1 week ago

[Wayanad Landslides] Kerala High Court Tells State To Furnish Details Regarding Availability & Utilisation Of Funds In SDRF

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has orally directed the State Government to furnish clear details regarding the availability and utilization of funds in the State's Disaster Response Fund. The State Government informed the Court that they are unable to use approximately 153 crores allocated by the Central government for immediate assistance, unless it is demonstrated that 50 percent of the funds …

Kerala High Court Expresses Dismay Over Banks Deducting Loan Instalments From Relief Fund Of Wayanad Landslide Victims
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Expresses Dismay Over Banks Deducting Loan Instalments From Relief Fund Of Wayanad Landslide Victims

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has expressed its "distress" over banks deducting monthly loan instalments from the funds deposited into the Wayanad Landslide victims' accounts from the Chief Minister Distress Relief Funds. However, Court orally remarked, “At the State level, Please give instructions to all the banks, at least of those whom you have some degree of control like cooperative banks…there …

After Allu Arjun, Prabhas And Ram Charan, Dhanush Donates To Rs 25 Lakh To Wayanad Landslide Relief Fund
5 months ago

After Allu Arjun, Prabhas And Ram Charan, Dhanush Donates To Rs 25 Lakh To Wayanad Landslide Relief Fund

News 18  

After major donations from Allu Arjun, Prabhas, Chiranjeevi, and Ram Charan, actor Dhanush has also helped the Wayanad landslide victims by contributing Rs 25 lakh to the Kerala CM relief fund. Charan and I together are contributing Rs 1 Crore to the Kerala CM Relief Fund as a token of our support to the victims. Kerala has always given me …

Kerala government unveils financial aid for victims in landslides-hit Wayanad
5 months ago

Kerala government unveils financial aid for victims in landslides-hit Wayanad

Hindustan Times  

The Kerala government on Friday announced financial assistance for those affected by the landslides in Wayanad who are currently housed at relief camps set up at government and aided schools in the district. The statement from the chief minister’s office added that each family currently housed at relief camps will get an emergency assistance of ₹10,000 each. Read Here: Rahul …

Allu Arjun Donates Rs 25 Lakhs to Kerala Relief Fund, Prays For Wayanad Landslide Victims
5 months, 1 week ago

Allu Arjun Donates Rs 25 Lakhs to Kerala Relief Fund, Prays For Wayanad Landslide Victims

News 18  

In a tragic incident, a devastating landslide struck the Wayanad district in Kerala which has claimed 300 lives. Allu Arjun donated Rs 25 Lakh to the Kerala Chief Minister’s relief fund and prayed for the victims. Kerala has always given me so much love, and I want to do my bit by donating ₹25 lakh to the Kerala CM Relief …

Wayanad landslides: Finance department to have special mechanism for effectively handling CMDRF contributions, says Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan
5 months, 1 week ago

Wayanad landslides: Finance department to have special mechanism for effectively handling CMDRF contributions, says Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

The Hindu  

The Finance department will put in place a special mechanism for effectively handling contributions to the Kerala Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Saturday. The State government had issued a plea for contributions to the CMDRF in the light of the devastating July 30 landslides in Wayanad which claimed more than 200 lives. However, to …

Wayanad landslides: Here's how you can donate to Kerala chief minister's relief fund
5 months, 1 week ago

Wayanad landslides: Here's how you can donate to Kerala chief minister's relief fund

Hindustan Times  

Over 300 people have died in the landslides that struck Kerala's Wayanad district, with hundreds still missing. The Kerala Chief Minister's office has launched the "Chief Minister's Disaster Relief Fund" to collect donations for those severely affected by the landslides. Social media posts from the Chief Minister's office detail various ways the public can contribute, including the bank account number …

South Stars Who Donated Money For Wayanad Flood Victims
5 months, 1 week ago

South Stars Who Donated Money For Wayanad Flood Victims

Deccan Chronicle  

Numerous celebs have stood up to help the victims of the devastating landslides at Wayanad in Kerala. Tamil actors Suriya and Vikram, Malayalam actors Mammootty, Dulquer Salmaan, Fahadh Faasil, Nazriya and others have together donated lakhs of rupees to the Kerala Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund. A donation of Rs 20 lakh was made by Tamil actor Vikram in order …

Wayanad Landslides: Karnataka Govt To Make 100 Houses In Worst-hit Areas, Rescue Efforts Continue
5 months, 1 week ago

Wayanad Landslides: Karnataka Govt To Make 100 Houses In Worst-hit Areas, Rescue Efforts Continue

News 18  

As search operations continue following the devastating landslide in Wayanad, Kerala is grappling with one of the worst natural calamities in the state in recent years. Kerala Governor Praises Coordination Between Central And State Governments Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan lauded the cooperation between the state and central governments for the ongoing rescue and relief work in Wayanad. Karnataka To …

Disaster funds not released by Centre, Tamil Nadu says, seeks early hearing in SC
8 months, 1 week ago

Disaster funds not released by Centre, Tamil Nadu says, seeks early hearing in SC

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu on May 6 informed the Supreme Court that the Centre has still not released disaster relief funds due to the State to help the people tide over the twin calamities of cyclone Michaung and unprecedented floods in the southern districts. “National disaster relief funds have not been released to Tamil Nadu,” Mr. Wilson submitted. Tamil Nadu has filed …

After Karnataka, Tamil Nadu Moves Supreme Court Seeking To Direct Union To Release Disaster Relief Funds
9 months, 1 week ago

After Karnataka, Tamil Nadu Moves Supreme Court Seeking To Direct Union To Release Disaster Relief Funds

Live Law  

The Tamil Nadu government has filed an original suit before the Supreme Court against the Union Government, claiming that the Union was withholding the relief funds for natural calamities. Despite numerous appeals, the Government of India has not provided any funds to Tamil Nadu for relief and recovery from the twin disasters of Cyclone Michaung and the unprecedented rains and …

Tamil Nadu moves SC for time-bound release of ₹38,000 crore relief for cyclone, flood damage
9 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu moves SC for time-bound release of ₹38,000 crore relief for cyclone, flood damage

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu on Wednesday filed a suit in the Supreme Court accusing the Union government of treating the people of the State in a “step-motherly” fashion by delaying the release of disaster relief funds to the tune of nearly ₹38,000 crore sought by Chief Minister M.K. This step-motherly treatment violates the National Disaster Management Policy, including financial relations and the …

State needs ₹ 188-crore relief fund, says Udhayanidhi Stalin
1 year ago

State needs ₹ 188-crore relief fund, says Udhayanidhi Stalin

The Hindu  

“As per the damage assessment done in southern districts till now, covering life, livestock and propertoies, we would require ₹ 188-crore relief fund,” said Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development Udhayanidhi Stalin. Speaking at the Collector’s office here on Monday, Mr. Udhayanidhi said that they were taking all possible measures to rectify the damage and most probably everything would …

Tamil Nadu CM asks Delhi for An Interim Relief Immediately
1 year, 1 month ago

Tamil Nadu CM asks Delhi for An Interim Relief Immediately

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Chief Minister M K Stalin who met Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Chennai on Thursday and explained to him the damages caused by Cyclone Michaung and the relief work undertaken by the State Government wanted the release of at least Rs 2000 crore immediately from the Rs 5060 crore sought from the National Disaster Relief Fund for flood …

Major relief for Kerala CM, case referred to Lokayukta full bench
1 year, 9 months ago

Major relief for Kerala CM, case referred to Lokayukta full bench

Deccan Chronicle  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a major relief for Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, the Lokayukta on Friday referred the case pertaining to alleged misuse of the Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund to a larger three-member bench. The decision to refer the case to the three-member full bench was taken as Lokayukta Cyriac Joseph and Upa Lokayukta Harun-ul-Rashid could not reach a unanimous …

‘Misuse’ of CM Disaster Relief Fund: Kerala Lok Ayukta Refers Complaint Against Chief Minister, Others To Full Bench After Difference Of Opinion
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Misuse’ of CM Disaster Relief Fund: Kerala Lok Ayukta Refers Complaint Against Chief Minister, Others To Full Bench After Difference Of Opinion

Live Law  

The Lok Ayukta on Friday referred the case against the Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the former Ministers alleging misuse of amount in the Chief Minister Disaster Relief Fund to a Full Bench comprising the Lok Ayukta and both the Upa-Lok Ayuktas.‘Misuse’ of CM Disaster Relief Fund: #Kerala Lok Ayukta Refers Complaint Against Chief Minister @pinarayivijayan, Others To Full. The …

Kerala to pay Rs 5 lakh to kin of those that died in recent floods, landslides
3 years, 2 months ago

Kerala to pay Rs 5 lakh to kin of those that died in recent floods, landslides

Firstpost  

The state government will also provide Rs 10 lakh to those who lost their homes and land in rain-related disasters Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has decided to provide Rs 5 lakh as compensation to the kin of those who lost their lives in the recent landslides and floods due to the heavy rains in the state, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan …

Kerala HC Directs Immediate Rehabilitation Of 2019 Flood Victims [Read Order]
4 years, 6 months ago

Kerala HC Directs Immediate Rehabilitation Of 2019 Flood Victims [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday directed that appropriate steps be taken to see that the 2019 relief victims are rehabilitated without any further delay. The Single Judge was told that the houses so constructed have not been handed over to the beneficiaries due to certain disputes between local politicians. "The learned Government Pleader submits that the delay in rehabilitating …

[BREAKING] Condition To Deposit Amount In Corona Relief Fund For Bail Is Unjust & Improper: Kerala HC [Read Order]
4 years, 8 months ago

[BREAKING] Condition To Deposit Amount In Corona Relief Fund For Bail Is Unjust & Improper: Kerala HC [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday quashed as "improper and unjust", the bail condition imposed by a Sessions Judge that the petitioner should deposit an amount of Rs 25,000/- towards the Corona Relief Fund. The Single Judge made reference to an earlier order of the High Court where, relying on the decision of the Supreme Court in Moti Ram v. …

COVID19: Senior Advocate Rakesh Dwivedi Donates ₹1 Crore to PM CARES Fund
4 years, 9 months ago

COVID19: Senior Advocate Rakesh Dwivedi Donates ₹1 Crore to PM CARES Fund

Live Law  

To support the ongoing relief measures taken by the Central and State Governments for the welfare of the citizens affected by the national lockdown, Senior Advocate Rakesh Dwivedi has decided to contribute ₹1 crore to the PM CARES Fund.As providing relief measures when the business and production activities are at halt can be a strain on the state's finances, the …

COVID19: Delhi HC Judges Decide To Donate ₹10,000 Each To PM CARES Fund
4 years, 9 months ago

COVID19: Delhi HC Judges Decide To Donate ₹10,000 Each To PM CARES Fund

Live Law  

The Judges of the Delhi High Court have voluntarily decided to contribute ₹10,000 each to the Prime Minister Citizens Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund. In a release issued by the High Court, it was said that the judges have taken note of the various relief measures taken by Central and State Governments to support the citizens in these …

Kerala HC Slaps 50K Costs On Man Who Moved Court Seeking Home Delivery Of Liquor In View Of COVID 19 Outbreak [Read Judgment]
4 years, 9 months ago

Kerala HC Slaps 50K Costs On Man Who Moved Court Seeking Home Delivery Of Liquor In View Of COVID 19 Outbreak [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court came down heavily on a person who filed a writ petition seeking a direction to the Beverages corporation to take a decision to make available potable liquor for delivery to consumers in the State through online platforms. While dismissing the writ petition with 'the contempt it deserves', the judge observed: The citizenry ought to realize that …

Karnataka CM meets Amit Shah, seeks ₹2,000 crore for flood relief
5 years, 3 months ago

Karnataka CM meets Amit Shah, seeks ₹2,000 crore for flood relief

The Hindu  

Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Sunday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and sought ₹2,000 crore as urgent relief for the flood-affected State. Speaking to reporters, he said the Centre has assured that a decision on providing assistance from the National Disaster Relief Fund will be taken after a central team, which is assessing the extent of damage in …

Year after Kerala floods, KSEB yet to give Rs 130 cr to CM fund
5 years, 4 months ago

Year after Kerala floods, KSEB yet to give Rs 130 cr to CM fund

The Quint  

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 19 In a shocking revelation, it has come to light that the Rs 130 crores that were collected by the Kerala State Electricity Board from its employees through the 'salary challenge' for the Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund, are yet to be handed over, and only Rs 10 crores have been deposited so far. "We have remitted only …

Kerala rains | As it happened: Kerala govt announces flood relief package; ₹10,000 immediate aid
5 years, 5 months ago

Kerala rains | As it happened: Kerala govt announces flood relief package; ₹10,000 immediate aid

The Hindu  

After a brief respite, rains lashed several parts of Kerala on August 14 under the influence of the ‘vigorous’ South West Monsoon as the death toll in its second spell rose to 102 with 37 people missing. The State government said a total of102 people lost their lives in floods and landslides, triggered by the second spell of monsoon, since …

Malayalam film industry starts flood donation challenge
5 years, 5 months ago

Malayalam film industry starts flood donation challenge

The Hindu  

The status on Kunchacko Boban’s WhatsApp at the moment is a challenge: to his colleagues in the Malayalam film industry like Dulquer Salmaan and Nyla Usha. “I think it is very important at a time when there is a strong campaign against contributing to the Chief Minister’s fund,” he said. “It is the duty of every Malayali to resist the …

Kerala Lokayukta admits complaint over 'misuse' of Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund; notice issued to Vijayan, state ministers
6 years ago

Kerala Lokayukta admits complaint over 'misuse' of Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund; notice issued to Vijayan, state ministers

Firstpost  

The bench was constituted after there was a difference of opinion among the Lokayukta and one of the Upa-lokayuktas regarding the jurisdiction of the agency to probe disbursement of assistance from CMDRF Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Lokayukta has admitted a complaint alleging misuse of Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund and issued notice to Pinarayi Vijayan and other state ministers on it. …

Kerala Government, Congress spread misinformation about bill for Kerala flood rescue operations
6 years, 1 month ago

Kerala Government, Congress spread misinformation about bill for Kerala flood rescue operations

Op India  

The controversies around devastating floods in Kerala refuse to die. For last few days, a section of media has been reporting that the central government has sent a bill for rescue operations done by central security forces during the floods. https://t.co/snTfKP9ONT — Shashi Tharoor November 29, 2018 Official Twitter handle of Mahila Congress said that it “is one of the …

Centre delaying aid to flood-hit Kerala, says CM
6 years, 1 month ago

Centre delaying aid to flood-hit Kerala, says CM

Business Standard  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday expressed dissatisfaction with the way the Centre has acted to rebuilding the state after it was hit by the worst floods this year. "We have sought two separate assistance, one for Rs 5,616 crore and another for a special package of Rs 5,000 crore. He said agencies such as the World Bank and …

Kerala relief: British MP Martyn Day raises Rs 8.6 lakh for flood victims
6 years, 3 months ago

Kerala relief: British MP Martyn Day raises Rs 8.6 lakh for flood victims

Deccan Chronicle  

ALAPPUZHA: British MP Martyn Day along with a hundred businesspeople in Glasgow has raised £9000 for flood victims from a charity dinner. “Truly touching to visit and speak with residents from Kuttanad at a relief camp - their village is in the worst affected area and is still submerged in water," Mr Day said. According to Poonam Gupta, one of …

Punjab & Haryana HC Orders Litigants To Pay Costs To Kerala Flood Relief Fund; Lakhs To Pour In
6 years, 4 months ago

Punjab & Haryana HC Orders Litigants To Pay Costs To Kerala Flood Relief Fund; Lakhs To Pour In

Live Law  

As God’s own country, Kerala struggles to get back up after being raved by floods, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has been ordering several litigants to deposit money in the Kerala Chief Minister’s flood relief fund as costs.Over 55 such orders have been passed by Justice Ramendra Jain since 20 August, imposing costs of Rs. As God’s own country, …

Delhi HC Contributes Half A Crore For Kerala Flood Relief
6 years, 4 months ago

Delhi HC Contributes Half A Crore For Kerala Flood Relief

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has raised almost Rupees Fifty Three Lakhs for Kerala flood relief, at a mobilization drive held on Saturday. While the Bar Association collectively contributed Rs.44 lakhs, the Registry donated Rs.5 lakhs and the judges contributed Rs.4.5 lakhs.The amount was handed over to the Kerala Resident Commissioner at a function presided over by the Delhi High Court …

The Centre has been very supportive towards Kerala, admits Kerala Chief Minister in his interview
6 years, 4 months ago

The Centre has been very supportive towards Kerala, admits Kerala Chief Minister in his interview

Op India  

As Kerala fights the unexpected disaster it faced recently, the chief minister, Pinarayi Vijayan who has been the face of ‘Kerala’s fight back and recovery’, in his interview in the State Secretariat in Thiruvananthapuram before he eventually left for the US on 2nd September, answered all scepticism doing the rounds since Kerala has been facing its biggest challenge in the …

Want Bail? Contribute To Kerala Flood Relief Fund: Jharkhand HC To Bail Applicants
6 years, 4 months ago

Want Bail? Contribute To Kerala Flood Relief Fund: Jharkhand HC To Bail Applicants

Live Law  

As God’s own country, Kerala struggles to get back up after being raved by floods, Justice Ananda Sen of the Jharkhand High Court recently directed several accused persons to deposit money in the Kerala Chief Minister’s flood relief fund as a condition for grant of bail.According to available orders, Justice Sen has allowed more than 20 such bail applications since …

Kerala HC asks state government about setting up exclusive fund for flood relief; govt says CMDRF will not be 'diverted'
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala HC asks state government about setting up exclusive fund for flood relief; govt says CMDRF will not be 'diverted'

Firstpost  

The Kerala high court Wednesday sought the state government’s view on the possibility of setting up a separate fund for carrying out flood-relief operations in Kerala. Kochi: The Kerala high court Wednesday sought the state government’s view on the possibility of setting up a separate fund for carrying out flood-relief operations in Kerala. During the hearing, the state government informed …

Kerala, After The Flood: Centre to review relief measures undertaken by banks, insurers in state
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala, After The Flood: Centre to review relief measures undertaken by banks, insurers in state

Firstpost  

The high-level delegation to Kerala will be led by Minister of State for Finance Pon Radhakrishnan, an official statement said New Delhi: The central government will hold a meeting with heads of banks and insurance firms on Wednesday to review relief and rehabilitation measures undertaken by them in the flood-hit Kerala. Chairmen and Managing Directors from public sector banks and …

Over 3 lakh still lodged in Kerala's flood relief camps; donations to CM's relief fund touch Rs 700 crore
6 years, 4 months ago

Over 3 lakh still lodged in Kerala's flood relief camps; donations to CM's relief fund touch Rs 700 crore

Firstpost  

With rehabilitation measures on, the government on Monday said an immediate relief of Rs 10,000 would be disbursed soon to the flood-affected. Thiruvananthapuram: Over 3.26 lakh people are still in relief camps across Kerala even after a fortnight of the devastating deluge that left a trail of destruction claiming 322 lives and rendering thousands homeless. A total of 3,42,699 people …

Kerala Floods: State may have to wait months to get full central aid; process of assessing damage, fund-release time-consuming, says MHA
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala Floods: State may have to wait months to get full central aid; process of assessing damage, fund-release time-consuming, says MHA

Firstpost  

Flood-ravaged Kerala may have to wait a few months to get the complete financial aid package from the Centre as the process of assessing the extent of damage and fund release is time-consuming, officials said. After the initial release of funds, the central government follows certain rules and guidelines before awarding the final aid to any state for a natural …

Rs 600 cr is only advance assistance, more to follow : PM tells Kerala governor
6 years, 4 months ago

Rs 600 cr is only advance assistance, more to follow : PM tells Kerala governor

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured Kerala governor P Sathasivam that the flood ravaged state would get more central funds from the National Disaster Response Fund as per laid down procedure. The Rs 600 crore released by the Centre to the state was only the advance assistance, Modi informed the governor when he met him in New Delhi on Saturday …

The great flood of 1924: When Mahatma Gandhi mobilised Rs 6,000 for Kerala
6 years, 4 months ago

The great flood of 1924: When Mahatma Gandhi mobilised Rs 6,000 for Kerala

Business Standard  

An aerial view shows partially submerged road at a flooded area in the southern state of Kerala. Photo: Reuters Nearly a century ago when floods ravaged Kerala, Mahatma Gandhi had termed the misery of the people as "unimaginable" and stepped in to mobilise over Rs 6,000 to help them, records show. The "Father of the Nation" had mentioned in one …

High Courts Across The Country Directing Litigants To Pay Costs Towards Kerala Flood Relief Fund
6 years, 4 months ago

High Courts Across The Country Directing Litigants To Pay Costs Towards Kerala Flood Relief Fund

Live Law  

As God’s own country, Kerala struggles to get back up after being raved by floods, High Courts across the country are doing their bit to help with the rehabilitation of the affected people. While several High Court judges and staff members have already donated to the Chief Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund for the State of Kerala, the judges are also …

High Courts Across The Country Directing Litigants To Pay Costs Towards Kerala Flood Relief Fund
6 years, 4 months ago

High Courts Across The Country Directing Litigants To Pay Costs Towards Kerala Flood Relief Fund

Live Law  

As God’s own country, Kerala struggles to get back up after being raved by floods, High Courts across the country are doing their bit to help with the rehabilitation of the affected people. While several High Court judges and staff members have already donated to the Chief Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund for the State of Kerala, the judges are also …

Allahabad HC Judges & Staff, SC Staff Members To Donate One Day’s Salary To Kerala Flood Relief Fund
6 years, 4 months ago

Allahabad HC Judges & Staff, SC Staff Members To Donate One Day’s Salary To Kerala Flood Relief Fund

Live Law  

The staff members of the Supreme Court have decided to donate their one day’s salary towards Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund for rehabilitation of Kerala flood victims.In a circular issued on 20 August, Apex Court Registrar RK Goel noted the devastation caused to the State: “Unprecedented floods due to incessant rain have created havoc in the state of Kerala causing …

Kerala floods: Rs 600 cr only advance aid, clarifies Centre; additional assistance will be released from NDRF funds
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala floods: Rs 600 cr only advance aid, clarifies Centre; additional assistance will be released from NDRF funds

Firstpost  

The Centre on Thursday clarified that Rs 600 crore released for tackling the flood situation in Kerala was only an advance assistance, and additional funds would be released from the National Disaster Response Fund on assessment of the damages in the flood-hit state as per laid down procedure. Thiruvananthapuram: The Centre on Thursday clarified that Rs 600 crore released for …

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