The Chhattisgarh Democracy Fighter Samman Act, 2025
The Chhattisgarh Democracy Fighter Samman Act, 2025
This Chhattisgarh law provides a monthly pension, known as Samman Nidhi, for individuals detained by the government during India's 1975-77 national emergency to defend democracy. It applies specifically to those detained under state orders during that specific period, ensuring their families, like spouses and unmarried daughters, receive support if they predecease the holder. The act mandates financial recognition of their sacrifice, pays the benefit without fear of seizure by creditors, and sets up a clear application process through district authorities to verify eligibility. Essentially, it honors the civic courage of those targeted for protecting democratic values during a critical time.
- 1. Short title extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Eligibility for Samman Nidhi
- 4. Provided that, on the death of the democracy fighter, the spouse, and in the absence of the spouse, the unmarried daughter or daughters of the democracy fighter shall be entitled to the Samman Nidhi.
- 5. Provided that the Collector shall not reject the application without giving the applicant a reasonable opportunity of being heard.
- 6. Samman Nidhi not to be attached
- 7. Nomination
- 8. Payment of Samman Nidhi in the event of death
- 9. Protection of action taken in good faith
- 10. Power to make rules
- 11. Power to remove difficulties
- 12. Repeal and saving
- 13. Transitional provision
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