1.

Spot inspections should be done preferably within 2 days if it is loss of life, by a Forest Officer not below the rank of Forest Range Officer or by a Police Officer not  below the rank of a sub - inspector.

2.

A Medical Certificate as to the cause of injury or loss of life will be necessary from a Government Doctor not below the rank of Assistant Civil Surgeon, in respect of such happening.

3.

The Ex-gratia granted  will be paid to the person injured to the legal heir in the case of death of the person.

4.

The maximum limit of EX-gratia , in an individual case shall not exceed Rs. 1,00,000/- in case of loss of human life. Half of the amount shall be paid in cash through Demand Draft and remaining shall be paid  through long term deposits. Funeral charges of Rs.1000/- shall be paid on the same day by the divisional Forest Officer/ Forest Range Officer which will be deducated from the  Ex-gratia sanctioned.

5.

In case of grievous injury an amount of Rs.20,000/- shall be paid for the following.

a)    Total permanent disablement resulting in disqualification to continue  

       in any avovation.

b)    Grievous hurt falling within section 320 of the Indian Penal Code.

       i)    Emasculation.

      ii)    Permanent privation of sight of either eye.

      iii)   Privation of any member of Joint of the body.

      iv)  Destruction or permanent impairing of powers of any member of

           Joint of the body.

       v)  Permanent disfiguration of face or head.

In case of minor injury the actual cost of treatment shall be paid on production of medical bill certifies by a Government Doctor not below the rank of Assistant Civil Surgeon.

However in case of injury or hospitalisation of the victim, advance payment to maximum of Rs.1000/- to be paid by the Divisional Forest Officer / Wildlife Warden having jurisdiction over the area in consultation with the  hospital authorities to be adjusted in final payment.

C.S.RANGACHARI

SPECIAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNEMENT