Nawanshahr DC urges kin of those who died due to Covid-19 to apply for ex-gratia compensation in SDM offices
Parmod Bharti
Nawanshahr, December 13- Deputy Commissioner Vishesh Sarangal on Monday appealed the families all those who lost their lives to Covid-19 pandemic in the state to apply for the ex-gratia compensation of Rs 50000 in the offices of Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs) of the district.
He said that Punjab Government has announced Rs 50,000 ex gratia compensation would be provided to each of the families of residents who died due to Covid-19. He said that the form regarding this can be downloaded from nawanshahr.nic.in .
He said that the claimant will have to submit their application through a form to the respective SDM along with specified documents, including the death certificate certifying the cause of death, identity proof of the claimant, Proof of relationship between the Deceased and the Claimant, Laboratory Report certifying having tested Positive for COVID-19 (in Original or Certified copy), Death summary by the Hospital where death occurred (in case death occurred in hospital), Death Certificate in Original and Legal Heirs Certificate.
He said that those facing any kind of problems in availing the form or other assistance in this regard, can contact SDM Nawanshahr on 01823-220001, SDM Banga 0183-265001 and SDM Balachaur on 90232-09143 and helpline number 95696-66815.
