TS: Apathbandhu” – Scheme for payment of ex-gratia to Below Poverty Line families in case of accidental death – Continuation of the Scheme from 02.11.2017 to 01.11.2018

GOVERNMENT OF TELANGANA ABSTRACT  Revenue (DM) Department -

“Apathbandhu” – Scheme for payment of ex-gratia to Below Poverty Line families in case of accidental death – Continuation of the Scheme from 02.11.2017 to 01.11.2018

- Orders – Issued. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------         

   REVENUE (DISASTER MANAGEMENT.I) DEPARTMENT 

G.O.Ms.No.1 Dated: 25-05-2018                  

Read : 

      G.O.Ms.No.1 Revenue (DM.I) Dept., dated:30.03.2017. 

<<>> ORDER :      

                In the reference read above, Government have adopted the system of payment of ex-gratia under “Apathbandhu” Scheme through the District Collectors on a trial basis for two years.  As per the guidelines of the said scheme, ex-gratia @Rs.50,000/- each is paid to the BPL families for death due to the causes specified  below. 

                  1. Deaths resulting from break down of Law and Order / Riots and acts of the       State in the restoration of Law and Order, excluding deaths arising out of       faction fights. 

                  2. Deaths of passengers in accident caused or resulting from operation of      passenger carrying vehicles owned / hired by TSRTC or deaths caused or      resulting from operation of any other vehicles including deaths of      pedestrians caused by all such vehicles.

               3. Deaths resulting from accident to water borne vessels such as boats etc.,      while they are plying. 

              4.Deaths on account of floods, cyclones, storms, thunderbolt, inundation,etc. 

              5. Deaths on account of collapse of buildings / bridges.

              6. Deaths on account of fire accidents. 

             7. Deaths on account of electrocution. 

             8. Deaths on account of extremist violence.

             9. Deaths resulting from attacks / atrocities against S.Cs / S.Ts.    

            10. Murder and death of women on account of rape, molestation etc.    

             11. Deaths on account of earthquakes.   
 
            12. The Toddy Tappers, who die due to accidental fall, are covered under            “Apathbandhu” scheme as it is an accidental death. If the case is covered           under the Excise Department Insurance Scheme, then they will not be           considered under Apathbandhu.   

            13. People, who die due to drowning, also are covered under “Apathbandhu”           scheme, as it is an accidental death.                 

           14. Death due to Rabies / Dog bite is also covered under “Apathbandhu”             scheme subject to the condition that the death of person has occurred           within 12 months of the dog bite and subject to post-mortem report.  

               15. Death due to snake bite or due to attack by wild animals is also covered            under “Apathbandhu” scheme, as these  are accidents, subject to           post-mortem report or Medical certificate from the Doctor not below the            rank of Asst. Civil Surgeon.    

             16. Deaths caused due to Sun Stroke during Heat wave conditions.    

              17. Any other accidental deaths, not specifically excluded.

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