G.R. Dt. 11th July, 2018 – Department of Revenue and Forest – Sub- Compensation to be paid for the loss of livestock and human lives caused by wild animals in Maharashtra
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Increasing Financial Assistance to be paid for the loss of human lives and death/disability/injuries to livestock in attack by wild animals
Government of Maharashtra
Department of Revenue and Forest
Government Resolution No:- WLP-0718/Pra.Kra.267/F-1
Mantralaya, Mumbai-400 032
Dated 11th July, 2018
Vide:-
[1] Government Resolution in the Department of Revenue and Forest, bearing No:-WLP-10.08/Pra.Kra.270/F-1, Dated 02/07/2010.
[2] Government Resolution in the Department of Revenue and Forest, bearing No:-WLP-2012/Pra.Kra.337/F-1, Dated 30/03/2013.
[3] Government Resolution in the Department of Revenue and Forest, bearing No:-WLP-2012/Pra.Kra.337/F-1, Dated 29/05/2013.
[4] Government Resolution in the Department of Revenue and Forest, bearing No:-WLP-0413/Pra.Kra.123/F-1, Dated 25/11/2013.
[5] Government Resolution in the Department of Revenue and Forest, bearing No:-WLP-2012/Pra.Kra.337/F-1, Dated 16/01/2015.
[6] Government Resolution in the Department of Revenue and Forest, bearing No:-WLP-0915/Pra.Kra.305/F-1, Dated 11/11/2016.
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Preface:-
In case of loss of human lives in attack by tigers, leopards, bears, bison, wild boars, wolves, hyenas, foxes, crocodiles, elephants and wild dogs (Dhol), amount of financial assistance is paid to the concerned parties as per the provisions of Government Resolutions Dated 02/07/2010, Dated 30/03/2013, Dated 29/05/2013 and Dated 16/01/2015. Moreover, in case of death/disability/injuries to cows, bulls, buffaloes, sheep, goats or other livestock in attack by the aforesaid wild animals, the amount of financial assistance is paid to the concerned parties as per the provisions of Government Resolution Dated 11/11/2016. As the amount of financial assistance paid for the loss of human lives or death/disability/injuries to livestock in the attack by wild animals is inadequate, the Government contemplated the matter of raising it. Moreover, the Hon’ble Minister (Finance and Planning, Forests), Maharashtra State, in his Reply to the debate on Supplementary Demand during the course of second (monsoon) session of the Legislative Assembly of the year-2018, made an announcement on 09/07/2018, promising to raise the amount of financial assistance paid for the loss of human lives and loss of livestock in the attack by wild animals. In furtherance thereof, the Government has resolved as hereunder:-
Government Resolution:-
1. In the event of loss of human lives, as well as death of livestock in the attack by tigers, leopards, bear, bisons, wild boars, wolves, hyenas, foxes, crocodiles, elephants and wild dogs (Dhol), the financial assistance as described hereunder should be paid.
In the event of death, permanent disability or serious injury to a person, the Financial Assistance as described hereunder should be paid.
| Sr. No. | Details | Amount of Payable Financial Assistance |
| 1. | 2. | 3. |
| [1] | In case of death of a person | Rupees 10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Lakh Only) |
| [2] | In case of permanent disability of a person | Rupees 5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakh Only) |
| [3] | In case of serious injury to a person | Rupees 1,25,000/- (Rupees One Lakh Twenty Five Thousand Only) |
| [4] | In case of minor injuries to a person | Expenses incurred for medical treatment should be paid. However, where medical treatment in a private hospital is necessary, it shall be within the limits of Rupees 20,000/- (Rupees Twenty Thousand Only) per person. As far as possible, medical treatment should be taken in a Government/Zilla Parishad Hospital. |
Compensation to be paid in the event of death/disability/injuries to livestock
| Sr. No. | Name of livestock (Domesticated Animal) | Amount of Compensation Payable |
| 1. | 2. | 3. |
| [1] | In case of death of cows, buffaloes and bulls | 75% of the Market Price or Rs. 40,000/- (Rupees Forty Thousands Only), whichever being less. |
| [2] | In case of death of sheep, goats and other livestock {* As per Section 2(18-A) of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972} | 75% of the Market Price or Rs. 10,000/-(Rupees Ten Thousand Only), whichever being less. |
| [3] | In case of permanent disability of animals such as cows, buffaloes, bulls | 50% of the Market Price or Rs. 12,000/- (Rupees Twelve Thousand Only), whichever being less. |
| [4] | In case of injuries to cows, buffaloes, bulls, sheep, goats and other livestock | Expenses incurred for the medical treatment should be paid. Medical treatment should be taken in th Government/Zilla Parishad Veterinary Hospital. The limit for amount payable is 25% of the Market Price or Rs. 4,000/- (Rupees Four Thousands Only) per animal, whichever being less. The aforesaid compensation should be paid on the basis of certificate issued by the Veterinary Medical Officer. |
2. Of the Amount of Financial Assistance to be paid to the heirs of the persons killed in the attack by wild animals, Rs. 3,00,000/- (Rupees Three Lakh Only) should be paid promptly by a cheque and the balance amount of Rs. 7,00,000/- (Rupees Seven Lakh Only) should be credited to their Joint Fixed Deposit Account in a Nationalised bank yielding monthly interest.
3. The other Terms and Conditions vis-à-vis the grant of Financial Assistance to the victims and heirs of the deceased in the event of death/disability/injuries caused in the attack by wild animals shall be as per the Government Resolution in the Department of Revenue and Forest, bearing No:-WLP-10.08/Pra.Kra.270/F-1, Dated 02/07/2010, Government Resolution in the Department of Revenue and Forest, bearing No:-WLP-2012/Pra.Kra.337/F-1, Dated 30/03/2013 and Government Resolution in the Department of Revenue and Forest, bearing No:-WLP-2012/Pra.Kra.337/F-1, Dated 29/05/2013.
4. The Terms and Conditions vis-à-vis the grant of Financial Assistance to be paid due to death/disability/injuries of livestock caused in the attack by wild animals shall be as per the Government Resolution in the Department of Revenue and Forest, bearing No:-WLP-0915/Pra.Kra.305/F-1, Dated 11/11/2016.
5. The aforesaid provisions are hereby made applicable with effect from the date of issue of this Government Resolution.
6. The said Government Resolution has been issued pursuant to Informal Reference in the Department of Finance, bearing No:- ViVi/Shikana/212, Dated 11.07.2018.
This Government Resolution has been made available on the above website of the Government of Maharashtra viz. www.maharashtra.gov.in and its Code Number is 201807121428212519. This Resolution is attested and issued under Digital Signature.
By the order and in the name of the Governor of Maharashtra,
Virendra R. Tiwari – Digital Signature
[Virendra Tiwari]
Chief Conservator of Forest (Mantralaya)
Department of Revenue and Forest
Copy Despatched for Information and Appropriate Action:-
[1] The Additional Chief Secretary to the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Mantralaya, Mumbai,
[2] The Private Secretary to the Hon’ble Minister (Forests), Mantralaya, Mumbai,
[3] The Private Secretary to the Hon’ble Minister of State (Forests), Mantralaya, Mumbai,
[4] The Chief Secretary, Maharashtra State, Mantralaya, Mumbai,
[5] The Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Finance, Mantralaya, Mumbai,
[6] The Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Planning, Mantralaya, Mumbai,
[7] The Additional Chief Secretary (Agriculture), Department of Agriculture and ADF, Mantralaya, Mumbai,
[8] The Director General, Information and Publicity, Mantralaya, Mumbai,
[9] The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Head of Forest Force), Maharashtra State, Nagpur,
[10] The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife), Maharashtra State, Nagpur,
[11] The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Social Forestry, Maharashtra State, Pune,
[12] The Managing Director, Maharashtra State Forest Development Corporation, Nagpur,
[13] The Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Budget, Planning and Development), Maharashtra State, Nagpur,
[14] The Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife), Nagpur/Mumbai,
[15] The Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Central Officer, Maharashtra State, Nagpur,
[16] The Member Secretary, Maharashtra Zoo Authority, Nagpur,
[17] Chief Conservator of Forests (Territorial), All,
[18] The Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife), Pune,
[19] The Chief Conservator of Forests and Zonal Director, Melghat Tiger Project,
[20] The Chief Conservator of Forests and Director, Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivali,
[21] The Chief Conservator of Forests and Zonal Director, Tadoba- Andhari Tiger Project, Chandrapur,
[22] The Chief Conservator of Forests and Zonal Director, Sahyadri Tiger project, Kolhapur,
[23] The Conservator of Forests and Zonal Director, Navegao- Nagzira Tiger Project, Gondia,
[24] The Conservator of Forests and Zonal Director, Pench and Bor Tiger Project, Nagpur,
[25] Deputy Conservator of Forests (Territorial), All,
[26] The Deputy Conservator of Forests (Wildlife), Thane,
[27] The Divisional Forest Officers, Sangli/Osmanabad/Beed/Higoli/Chiplun,
[28] The Accountant General -1/2, (Audit/Accounts & Entitlement), Maharashtra State, Mumbai, Nagpur,
[29] Department of Finance (Vyay-10 Desk), Mantralaya, Mumbai- 32,
[30] All Desks in the Forest Cell, Department of Revenue and Forest, Mantralaya, Mumbai- 32,
[31] F-1 Desk, Department of Revenue and Forest, Mantralaya, Mumbai -32 (Select File).
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[Text Translated by Adv. Prakash Manohar Chalke
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