MPCVCS

The scheme aims to provide financial compensation and rehabilitation to victims of crime or their dependents by offering monetary support, medical treatment, and rehabilitation based on their loss, injury, and financial status.

The "Madhya Pradesh Crime Victim Compensation Scheme" was launched by the Home Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. It provides financial compensation and rehabilitation to crime victims or their dependents based on loss, injury, and financial status. Compensation covers death, permanent disability, acid attacks, sexual crimes, and serious injuries, with amounts including interim relief, medical assistance, and special provisions for minors and serious trauma cases.

• The applicant should be a victim of crime or a dependent of a victim who has suffered injury or loss due to criminal acts.
• The crime should have occurred within Madhya Pradesh. Victims outside the state but residing in Madhya Pradesh are eligible for interim relief.
• The applicant must report the crime without unreasonable delay.
• The applicant must cooperate with authorities in investigation and rehabilitation process.
• The annual income of the victim from all sources must not exceed ₹5,00,000. If it exceeds, compensation is limited to 50% of the prescribed amount.

> Compensation to victims for injury/loss:

S.No.Details of Loss or InjuryMaximum limit of CompensationMaximum limit of Compensation1.A. Loss of life (Death)Death of an earning memberMaximum upto ₹4,00,000Death of a non-earning memberMaximum upto ₹2,00,000B. Loss of FetusMaximum upto ₹50,000 and Free medical treatment in Government Hospitals2.In case of permanent disability being 100%Victim being the earning memberMaximum upto ₹3,00,000 (Free medical treatment in Government Hospital) Victim not being the earning memberMaximum upto ₹1,50,000 (Free medical treatment in Government Hospital) 3.In case of permanent disability being more than 40%Victim being the earning memberMaximum upto ₹2,00,000 (Free medical treatment in Government Hospital) Victim not being the earning memberMaximum upto ₹1,00,000 (Free medical treatment in Government Hospital) 4. A. Loss of fertility (due to other criminal incident except rape)Maximum upto ₹1,50,000 (free medical treatment in Government hospitals)B. Serious injury to vital part of body or surgeryVictim being the earning memberMaximum upto ₹50,000 (Free medical treatment in Government Hospital) Victim not being the earning memberMaximum upto ₹25,000 (Free medical treatment in Government Hospital) 5. A. Gang Rape Maximum upto ₹3,00,000 and Free medical treatment in Government Hospital

B. Sexual crime with minorsMaximum upto ₹2,00,000 and Free medical treatment in Government Hospital6.A. Acid attack leading to disfiguration of more than 40%Maximum upto ₹3,00,000 out of which ₹1,00,000 to be paid within 15 days of intimation date and balance amount Maximum ₹2,00,000 within 2 months and Free medical treatment in Government HospitalB. Acid attack leading to disfiguration of less than 40%Maximum upto ₹1,50,000 out of which ₹50,000 to be paid within 15 days of intimation date and balance amount within 2 months and free medical treatment in Government hospital

Medical Treatment: Free treatment in government hospitals for injuries covered under the scheme

Interim Relief: Immediate first-aid or medical support can be provided as certified by police, magistrate, or competent medical officer

Mode of Disbursement: Aadhaar-linked bank account

Frequency of Disbursement: Lump-sum or in two installments

Special Cases: Minor victims’ compensation deposited as fixed deposit, withdrawable only for education or medical needs

• Cases covered under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 where compensation is awarded by Motor Accident Claims Tribunal
• Applicants responsible for causing the injury to themselves