While enhancing the scope of payment of ex-gratia grant to members of Central Paramilitary Forces, Haryana government on Wednesday decided to enhance the rate to be given to the family members of the CPMF.
A spokesperson of Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department said that in case of death in war and action against militants or terrorists, death during internal security duty, operations, election duty, natural calamities and rescue operations, the rate of assistance has been enhanced from Rs.20 lakh to Rs.50 lakh.
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The spokesperson said in case of disability of 75 per cent and above, the rate of assistance has been enhanced from Rs.15 lakh to Rs.35 lakh. For disability between 50 per cent to 74 per cent, the rate has been enhanced from Rs.10 lakh to Rs.25 lakh and between 25 per cent to 49 per cent to 74 per cent, the rate has been enhanced from Rs.5 lakh to Rs.15 lakh.
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“The enhanced amount is applicable to the casualties, which occurred on or after November 1, 2016 only and who are residents of Haryana at the time of joining the service” the spokesperson added.
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