To the victim according to the seriousness of the crime Appropriate compensation should be ensured - DC
S.A.S.Nagar, June 09, 2025: Deputy Commissioner Smt. Komal Under the chairmanship of Mittal, a meeting was held today to provide compensation to the victims under the Prevention of Atrocities Act 1989. Gone. In the meeting, Shri Ashish Kathuria District Social Justice and Empowerment Officer-cum-Member Secretary It was told that a district level vigilance and monitoring committee was constituted under the Prevention of Atrocities Act. Under which this meeting is being held.
S.A.S.Nagar, June 09, 2025: Deputy Commissioner Smt. Komal Under the chairmanship of Mittal, a meeting was held today to provide compensation to the victims under the Prevention of Atrocities Act 1989. Gone. In the meeting, Shri Ashish Kathuria District Social Justice and Empowerment Officer-cum-Member Secretary It was told that a district level vigilance and monitoring committee was constituted under the Prevention of Atrocities Act. Under which this meeting is being held.
Quarterly meetings are held under this Act. District SAS is under this committee. 16 cases were discussed in the city to provide compensation to the victims. Mr. Ashish Kathuria told that on June 02, 2025, a fine of Rs 25 lakh 87 thousand was awarded to 6 of these cases. Compensation has been given.
Deputy Commissioner Smt. Komal Mittal Vallo, District Social Justice and Empowerment Officer was told that The process of giving compensation in the remaining cases should be started as soon as possible and the budget received. Javed.
During the meeting, people were informed about the provisions made under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989. If emphasis is laid on awareness, then the victim will reach to District Social Justice, Officer's Office, DAC Mohali. Can access compensation and other help.
He stressed on following these sections of the Act and if any such case comes to the police station If the case is registered in the IPC, the investigating officer should be a DSP level officer.
The Deputy Commissioner said that when an FIR is registered under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989, At that time, the victim/family members will be punished at different stages under the Act as per the gravity of the crime. The provision of financial compensation should be made known (e.g. total compensation in murder case is Rs. 8.25 lakhs) ) and be told which office to contact.
District Social Justice and Empowerment Officer Ashish Kathuria is better than the police and district attorney. It was asked to ensure coordination so that all the victims can get compensation on time.
