Timely and prompt assistance to dependents to be ensured
Lucknow: In the Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, approval was granted to the proposal for formulating the ‘Uttar Pradesh Inmate Death and Compensation Policy’ to provide compensation to the dependents or next of kin of inmates who die due to unnatural causes while lodged in prisons across Uttar Pradesh.
The objective of the new policy is to safeguard the human rights of inmates, enhance transparency in prison administration, and ensure timely relief to affected families.
At present, compensation in cases of unnatural deaths of inmates is provided based on the recommendations of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), New Delhi.
However, due to multiple levels of approvals and procedural formalities, dependents of deceased inmates often face delays in receiving compensation.
To address this issue, the Yogi government has decided to establish a clear and institutionalized policy.
Under the new framework, compensation to the dependents or nearest relatives of inmates who die unnatural deaths in prisons will be disbursed in a faster and more streamlined manner.
Detailed guidelines will also be issued to ensure a uniform and transparent process is followed in all such cases, facilitating timely compensation and support to affected families.
