Compensation payment procedure for damages caused by protected wildlife revised

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The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal tabled by the Minister of Wildlife and Forest Conservation to amend the Compensation Payments for dying and completely or partially disabled persons and house and property damages due to attacks by protected wildlife, namely Elephants, Leopards, Bears, Wild Buffalo and Crocodiles.

Accordingly, the revised compensation payments will be as follows:

Increase the compensation payment of Rs.500, 000 paid so far for a loss of life to Rs.1 million despite the gender or age limit;

Increasing the Compensation of Rs.500, 000 paid so far for a person with complete disability to Rs.1 million despite the gender or age limit;

Increase the compensation of Rs.75,000 paid so far for partial disability or physical injuries to Rs.150, 000;

Increase the compensation of one hundred thousand rupees paid so far for house and property damages caused by wild elephant attacks to a maximum of Rs.200, 000.

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