Mokokchung, August 24 (MExN): Deputy Commissioner of Mokokchung, Sushil Kumar Patel handed over “victim compensation,” an amount of Rs.1 Lakh and Rs. 2 Lakh to two victims under the Nagaland Victim Compensation Scheme 2012, during a brief programme organised by the Mokokchung District Legal Services Authority (MDLSA) at the DC chamber Mokokchung on August 24.
Khape Koza, Principal District and Session Judge and Chairman MDLSA delivered the vote of thanks and Sentinaro, Panel Lawyer MDLSA chaired the programme.
A press note received here stated that in order to avail the Victim Compensation, Para Legal Volunteers or Panel Lawyers identify the victims and an application is submitted either to Chief Judicial Magistrate or District and Session Judge for recommendation under the Nagaland Victim Compensation Scheme 2012. The applications along with medical certificate are forwarded to Home Department and Rehab and Rehabilitation Department. The Department finalizes the list for awarding compensation.
