The Haryana Government has issued revised criteria for making payment of ex-gratia to the families of armed forces, including the Army, Navy, Air Force and para-military forces personnel, belonging to the State, who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty, including serving in war or operation, in operational areas, terrorist attacks and natural calamities.
Chief Minister Manohar lal has approved a proposal to this effect, said a spokesman of the Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department.
Under the revised criteria of payment, out of the total assistance, 70 per cent ex-gratia would be given to the widow and children of the martyr. It would be divided among the widow and unmarried children in the ratio of 50:50. The remaining 30 per cent amount would be given to father and mother in the ratio of 50:50, said he.
In case either of the parents is alive, 30 per cent of ex-gratia amount will be released to him or her. In case both parents are not alive, the whole amount of ex-gratia would be released to the widow and children. In case the deceased was not married, 100 per cent of the ex-gratia would be released to parents, said the spokesman.