Farmer suicide: Pb to give compensation to kin immediately

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Press Trust of India Chandigarh
Last Updated : Jan 15 2016 | 10:48 PM IST
Punjab Government today decided that in case of suicide by farmers, the Deputy Commissioner concerned would immediately determine the eligibility of the family members for compensation and it would be released the same day.
On the directions of Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, Chief Secretary Sarvesh Kaushal has written to the Deputy Commissioners over the issue, a spokesperson said.
The Deputy Commissioners have been instructed that in case of a farmer's suicide, they should immediately determine whether the family members are eligible for compensation.
If found eligible, disbursement of compensation would be ensured on the same day. The Deputy Commissioner would take ex-facto approval from competent authority for the same later on, the spokesperson added.
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First Published: Jan 15 2016 | 10:48 PM IST

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