Punjab Guidelines
National Guidelines
Punjab State Legal Services Authority
Site No. 126, Opposite GMADA Community Centre, Sector 69, S.A.S. Nagar, Mohali
Documents Needed
FIR/Police Report, Medical Report (If Medical Examination done), Death Certificate (If applicable), Succession Certificate (If applicable), Copy of judgment and order on sentence (If trial is over)
Sanctioning Authority
DLSA
Beneficiaries
Victim or dependents
How to Avail
An application can be made to the DLSA
Benefits
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Medical Facilities and Legal Aid
In order to alleviate the suffering of the victim, the SLSA or DLSA may order for immediate first-aid facility or medical aid to be made available to him, free of cost.
- To provide immediate medical help and legal aid to the victims, the Department of Health and Family Welfare shall setup “One Stop Centre and Legal Aid Clinics” within the premises of every District Civil Hospital in coordination with the Punjab Legal Services Authority.
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Financial Assistance
A sum of Rs.25000/- may be paid to the victim or his dependent as an interim relief upon the receipt or the filing of a certificate issued by the Medical Officer
Acid Attack
Minimum Rs. 3 lakhs [Rs.25,000/- preferably within 5 working days, one lakh shall be paid within 15 days of occurrence of incident (or being brought to the notice of authority concerned and the balance 1.75 lakhs shall be paid as expeditiously as may be possible and positively within two months thereafter.Death due to acid attack
Rs. 5 lakhsMedical Reimbursement to a victim of acid attack
100% medical treatment including medicine, food, bedding and plastic surgery/reconstructive surgery, if any, from amongst any of the Punjab Government hospitals/Punjab Government approved hospitals
Disbursement of Compensation
1. The amount of compensation awarded shall be deposited in a Nationalized Bank or if the branch of a Nationalized bank is not available, it shall be deposited in the branch of a scheduled commercial bank, in the joint or single account of the victim or of dependent (s) of the victim
2. In the case the victim is a minor, the amount of compensation awarded shall be deposited in the account of the minor as fixed deposit, to be withdrawn only on attaining the age of majority. In exceptional cases, the amount of compensation can be withdrawn for the educational or medical needs of the beneficiary by a person as decided by the Punjab Legal Services Authority or the District Legal Services Authority as the case may be.
3. The amount of interest of the sum so deposited in the bank shall be credited directly by the bank in the saving account of the victim/ dependent (s) on monthly basis.
District Legal Services Authority
| District | Address | Contact |
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| Amritsar | District Legal Services Authority, New Court Complex, Ajnala Road,Amritsar, 143001 |
0183-2225124 / 0183-2225124 / 0183-2401822 Fax: 0183-2220205 |
| Barnala | District Legal Services Authority, New Court Complex, Barnala, 148105 |
Chairman: 01679-230014 Secretary: 01679-243522 |
| Bathinda | District Legal Services Authority, Judicial Court Complex, Bhathinda |
Chairman: 0164 2211406 Secretary: 0164-2212051 |
| Fatehgarh Sahib | District Legal Services Authority, Judicial Court Complex, Fatehgarh Sahib Pin Code -140406 |
Chairman: 01763-232185 Fax: 01763-233840 Secretary: 01763-232160 |
| Faridkot | District Legal Services Authority, District Court Complex, Faridkot Pin Code -151203 |
Chairman: 01639-251088 Fax: 01639-251088 Secretary: 01639-256299 |
| Ferozepur | District Legal Services Authority, District & Sessions Court, Ferozepur Cantt. Pin Code -152001 |
Chairman: 01632-244064 Fax: 01632-248829 Secretary: 01632-235034 |
| Fazilka | District Legal Services Authority, Court Complex, Fazilka, Pin Code - 152123 |
Chairman: 8558807005 Secretary: 01638-261500 |
| Gurdaspur | District Legal Services Authority, Jucdical Court Complex, Gurdaspur, Pin Code- 143521 |
Chairman: 01874-224646 Fax: 01874-245146 Secretary: 01874-240369 |
| Pathankot | District Legal Services Authority, Jucdical Court Complex, Pathankot.Pin Code 145001 |
Chairman: 0186-2346111 Fax: 0186-2346111 Secretary: 186-2345370 |
| Hoshiarpur | District Legal Services Authority, Court Complex, Hoshiarpur, Pin Code- 146001 |
Chairman: 01882 220316 Fax: 01882-240159 Secretary: 01882-224114 |
| Jallandhar | District Legal Services Authority, New Judicial Court Complex, Jallandhar, Pin Code 144001 |
Chairman: 0181-2458384 Fax: 0181-2225367 Secretary: 0181-2235775 |
| Kapurthala | District Legal Services Authority, District Court Complex, Kapurthala, Pin Code -144601 |
Chairman: 01822-233741 Fax: 01822-233794 Secretary: 01822-297213 |
| Ludhiana | District Legal Services Authority, Judicial Court Complex, Ludhiana Pin Code -141001 |
Chairman: 0161-2411444 Fax: 0161-2400122 Secretary: 0161-2400051 |
| Mansa | District Legal Services Authority, Judicial Court Complex, Mansa. Pin Code -151505 |
Chairman: 01652-228890 Secretary: 01652-227022 |
| Moga | District Court Complex, Moga, Pin Code 142001 |
Chairman: 01636-236008 Fax: 01636-234128 Secretary: 01636-235864 |
| Sri Mukatsar Sahib | District Legal Services Authority, Court Complex, Sri Mukatsar Sahib, Pin code 156026 |
Chairman: 01633-261472 Fax: 01633-261472 Secretary: 01633-261124 |
| Patiala | District Legal Services Authority, Judicial Court Complex, Patiala |
Chairman: 0175-2212089 Fax: 0175-2220520 Secretary: 0175-2306500 |
| Rupnagar | District Legal Services Authority, Judicial Court Complex, Rupnagar-Pin Code -140001 |
Chairman: 01881-223102 Fax: 01881223102 Secretary: 01881-220171 |
| Sangrur | District Legal Services Authority, Judicial Court Complex, Sangrur |
Chairman: 01672-234040 Fax: 01672-234040 Secretary: 01672-230725 |
| S.B.S.Nagar | District Legal Services Authority, Judicial Court Complex, S.B.S.Nagar |
Chairman: 01823-224300 Fax: 01823-220202 Secretary: 01823-223511 |
| S.A.S.Nagar (Mohali) | District Legal Services Authority, Judicial Court Complex, S.A.S.Nagar (Mohali) |
Chairman: 0172-2222555 Secretary: 0172-2218170 |
| TarnTaran | District Legal Services Authority, Judicial Court Complex, Tarn Taran |
Chairman: 01852-225784 Secretary: 01852-223291 |
Note: The helpline numbers are listed for referral purposes only, and we do not make any recommendations or guarantees regarding the quality of response and medical advice you might receive from any of the helplines.
You are entitled to first aid and medical treatment free of cost under Section 357 C of the Code of Criminal Procedure all hospitals, whether public or private and whether run by the central government or the state government.
Documents Needed
FIR/Police Report, Form ‘I’ (attached below), the Medical Report (If available), Death Certificate (If applicable), A copy of the judgment/ recommendation of the court if the trial is over.
Sanctioning Authority
DLSA or SLSA
Beneficiaries
Victim or dependents
How to Avail
As soon as the FIR is filed,
Benefits
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Interim Relief
An application for interim relief can be made to the DSLA/ SLSA for immediate First Aid or Medical Benefits. The SLSA shall grant relief to victims of Rupees One Lakh within 15 Days of being brought to notice. The order for such relief shall be passed within 7 days and SLSA shall pay compensation within 8 days of passing of the order
An additional sum of Rupees Two lakhs shall be awarded and paid as expeditiously and positively within two months.
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Final Compensation
75% of the compensation amount shall be kept in a FD in the name of the victim for a period of minimum 3 years. The other 25% shall be available for utilisation and initial expenses
In exceptional cases the withdrawal may be allowed for educational or medical expenses or other urgent needs at the discretion of SLSA/DLSA.
The interest accumulated in the FDR form shall be credited in the Savings Account on a monthly basis which can be withdrawn by the beneficiary.
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Benefits
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Amount
Particulars of loss or injury Minimum Limit of Compensation Upper Limit of Compensation In case of disfigurement of face Rs. 7 Lakh Rs. 8 Lakh In case of injury more than 50% Rs. 3 Lakh Rs. 5 Lakh In case of injury less than 50% Rs. 3 Lakh Rs. 5 Lakh In case of injury less than 20% Rs. 3 Lakh Rs. 4 Lakh
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Mode of Payment
Bank account is needed to avail the compensation. If you don’t have a bank account, the concerned DLSA shall help opening the bank account in the name of the victim or dependents, as the case may be.
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Appeal
If you are not satisfied with the quorum of compensation granted you can appeal within 30 days from the date of receipt of order before the Chairperson, DLSA
Right to Reservation of jobs in the Central Government
You are eligible for reservation in jobs of the Central Government under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. In case of any discrimination you may file a complaint with the grievance redressal officer of the respective government establishment. These officers will maintain a register of complaint carrying details such as date of complaint; name of complainant; the name of the establishment or person against whom the complaint has been lodged; the gist of the complaint and the date of disposal by the grievance redressal officer. Every complaint shall be inquired into within two months of its registration and outcome thereof or action taken thereon shall be communicated to the complainant or person with benchmark disability
Victims of Acid attack are also entitled to additional compensation of Rs. 1 lac under Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund Victims of Acid Attack are also entitled to additional special financial assistance up to Rs. 5 lacs who need treatment expenses over and above the compensation paid by the respective State/UTs in terms of Central Victim Compensation Fund Guidelines-2016,