GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE (EMERGENCY RELIEF BRANCH)
To
1All the Commissioners of Divisions in the State
2All the Deputy Commissioners in the State
Memo No.7/7/95-ERII/5192
Chandigarh,dated the 14/9/1995
Sub: Instructions regarding relief or persons affected by heavy rains/ floods during the year 1995 monsoon season.
In partial modification of the instructions issued vide this department No. Memo No.7/7/95-ERII/4731 dated the 25th August 1995 Government have further revised upward the norms of relief of various items for the grant of relief for loss by natural calamities as detailed below :
SN | Items | Revised |
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(1) |
Grant for animals lost on account of heavy rains / flood/ hailstorms/fire or lightening |
Rs.4000 per buffalos/bullock/crossbred cow Rs. 2000 per desi cow Rs.800 per goat/sheep/pig |
(2) |
Relief on account of damage to standing crops |
(i)Where crop is totally damaged in early stage but area can be resown in the same season, farmers may be allowed relief for seeds, fertilizers etc. @ Rs700 per acre (ii)Where crop is totally damaged in early stage but area cannot be resown, relief may allowed @ Rs.1000 per acre (iii)Relief on account of damage of mature standing / harvested crops at the following rates may be allowed:-
(a) Where the loss to standing/ harvested crops exceeds 75% --Rs 2000 per acre
(b) Where the loss to standing / harvested crops exceeds 50% but doe not exceed 75% - Rs 1000 per acre
(c) Where the loss to standing / harvested crops exceeds 25% but doe not exceed 50% -Rs 700 per acre |
The relief which was earlier admissible up to maximum of 5 acres per Khatauni or the actual area affected whichever is less depending on the damage actually caused, has been raised to 10 acres.
(3) |
House repair grants (in rural & urban areas) by heavy rains / floods |
(a) For fully damaged pucca house - (b) For partially damaged pucca house - (c) For totally damaged kutch house - (d) For partially damaged kacha house - (e) For totally damaged hut (f) For partially damaged hut |
Rs 10000
Rs 5000
Rs 6000
Rs 3000
Rs 2000
Rs 1000 |
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(4) |
Grant for fodder for heavy rains/floods |
Rs.15 per large animal per day Rs.7.50 per small animal per day |
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(5) In the case of fire the following relief will also be admissible :
Full cost of providing medical relief to the victims of fire would be met by the Government.
Relief on account of the losses due to fire :
“20% of the total loss subject to a maximum of Rs.50000 in any individually case in respect of properties/ crops which were
not ensured without any conditions relating to income of the affected person.”
2. The above norms shall be applicable in respect of the damage caused on or after 4/8/1995.
3. The other terms and conditions for grant of relief to affected persons will remain the same as laid down in the previous instructions issued by Government from time to time.
Joint Secretary to Govt. Punjab