Section 16
Provision Regarding Compensation
(1) If it seems necessary to provide compensation to the victim from the inquiry and investigation launched pursuant to Section 12, the Commission shall
have to make a decision citing the same while making a decision pursuant to Section 15.
(2) The type, quantum or amount of compensation shall be determined in the decision taken pursuant to Sub-section (1).
(3) The Commission may, while determining the amount pursuant to Sub-section (2), prescribe a maximum of Three Hundred Thousand Rupees depending on the condition of the victim.
(4) Notwithstanding anything contained elsewhere in this Section, the Commission shall not take any decision regarding compensation if the victim has already received compensation or if the proceedings for compensation have already been moved forward pursuant to other prevailing laws regarding human rights violation.
(5) The criteria to be adopted while taking decision to provide compensation pursuant to this Section and other provisions regarding Compensation shall be as prescribed.
have to make a decision citing the same while making a decision pursuant to Section 15.
(2) The type, quantum or amount of compensation shall be determined in the decision taken pursuant to Sub-section (1).
(3) The Commission may, while determining the amount pursuant to Sub-section (2), prescribe a maximum of Three Hundred Thousand Rupees depending on the condition of the victim.
(4) Notwithstanding anything contained elsewhere in this Section, the Commission shall not take any decision regarding compensation if the victim has already received compensation or if the proceedings for compensation have already been moved forward pursuant to other prevailing laws regarding human rights violation.
(5) The criteria to be adopted while taking decision to provide compensation pursuant to this Section and other provisions regarding Compensation shall be as prescribed.