Here are the latest relief amounts payable to victims of offences under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, as per the:
๐น Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Rules, 1995
(amended most recently in 2023, notified by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment)
๐น General Structure of Relief
The compensation varies based on the nature of the offence and is typically disbursed in stages:
| Stage | Percentage of Total Relief |
|---|---|
| FIR registered | 25% |
| Charge-sheet filed | 50% |
| Conviction | 25% |
⚠️ In certain serious cases, such as murder or rape, a lump sum payment may be given earlier.
๐น Selected Offences and Relief Amounts
| Offence under SC/ST Act | Relief Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| Murder | 8,25,000 |
| Rape of woman | 8,25,000 |
| Gang rape of woman | 8,50,000 |
| Disrobing, tonsuring, parading naked, garlanding with footwear | 6,00,000 |
| Attempt to rape | 4,25,000 |
| Acid attack causing disfigurement or disability | Up to 8,25,000 |
| Causing grievous hurt (Section 325 IPC equivalent) | 1,25,000 |
| Causing simple hurt | 85,000 |
| Insult or intimidation with intent to humiliate in public | 1,00,000 |
| Wrongful occupation/dispossession of land | 2,00,000 + restoration of land |
| Social/economic boycott | 3,00,000 |
| Preventing access to public place (e.g. well, temple) | 1,00,000 |
| Assault on women with intent to dishonor | 2,00,000 |
| Outraging modesty (Section 354 IPC) | 2,00,000 |
๐น Additional Entitlements (Apart from Cash Relief):
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Free legal aid and appointment of Special Public Prosecutor.
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Relocation and rehabilitation support, if necessary.
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Protection of victims and witnesses, including temporary shelter.
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Restoration of property, employment, or livelihood where applicable.
๐น Important Notes:
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Compensation is payable irrespective of conviction — once the FIR is filed, partial relief begins.
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State Governments must pay the relief within 7 days of each stage.
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Failure to provide relief is a dereliction of duty, and action can be taken against the responsible officer.
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