Envfor e 160 2021 D
Envfor e 160 2021 D
Envfor e 160 2021 D
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Human wildlife conflict needs to be addressed adequately through a well
planned, integrated approach to reduce conflicts and promote co-existence between
people and animals. one of the approaches in human-wildlife conflict mitigation is
providing adequate compensation to victims of such conflicts. Towards thia, in the
G.O. first read above, the Government have issued orders for payment of
compensation at Rs.4.00 lakhs for the loss of human life or permanent Incapacitation
to victims of human and wildlife conflicts. ln the G.o. second read above, the
Government have also released Rs.6,42,50,000/- for setflement of compensation.
2. The Government had made an Announcement on the floor of Tamil Nadu
Legislative Assembly on 03'd september 2021 lhal the compensation shall be
enhanced to Rs.5.00 lakhs.
3, The Government, after careful examination, issue orders for enhancing the
compensation from Rs.4.00 lakhs (Rupees four lakhs) to Rs.5.00 takhs (Rupees
Five lakhs) for the loss of human life or permanent incapacitation. The other iiems
of compensation shall remain the same as ordered in the Government order first
read above.
4. This order issued with the concurrence of Finance Department vide its
U.O. No.40008/AHD &F 12021, dated. 08. 1 0.202 1.
SUPRIYA SAHU
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To'
The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (HoD),Chennai-15.
The Principal Chief Conservatoi of Forests
and Chief Wildlife Warden, Chennai-15.
(P.r.o)
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/FORWARDED BY ORDER/
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