Schemes
Enforcement of Prevention of Atrocities Act 1989
In order to provide constitutional and legal protection to safeguard the interest and protest against exploitation of the marginalized sections of society, the Protection of Civil Rights Act and Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, was enacted. Special Benches have been constituted in all District Courts for the speedy disposal of cases registered under the Atrocities Act.
Major components of the scheme are
Formulation of appropriate schemes for providing compensation and rehabilitation of the victims of atrocities.
Providing legal aid to the victims of atrocities
Intercaste- marriage grant to STs
Payment of travelling allowance to witnesses.
Functioning of the special Mobile Police Squad in Wayanad District.
An amount of ₹ 118.00 lakh is proposed as 50 per cent State Share for the scheme during 2024-25. Out of this, an amount of ₹18.00 lakh is for the establishment and other expenditure of special courts.
