The Kamrup-Metro district administration in Assam has announced ex-gratia of Rs 50,000 for the next of kin of victims of COVID-19.
The compensation will be disbursed by the Kamrup-M district administration under the “state disaster response force (SDRF)”.
“…an ex-gratia of Rs 50,000/- (Rupees fifty thousand only) is to be provided to the NOKs of each COVID deceased under SDRF in respect of Kamrup Metropolitan district,” an official release stated.
It adds: “Claim forms have already been provided at all Circle Offices and all concerned beneficiaries are requested to collect the same from concerned Revenue Circle of Kamrup Metropolitan district or directly from the 0/0 Deputy Commissioner & Chairman, District Disaster Management Authority, Kamrup Metropolitan District and submit accordingly with all required documents.”
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