Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, August 3

The state government has enhanced ex gratia to the family members of armed forces personnel from Haryana, who die in harness in the performance of their duty, from Rs 20 lakh to Rs 50 lakh.This includes those serving in war zones, operational areas, United Nation Peace Keeping, terrorist or militant attacks or border skirmishes.Stating this here today, an official spokesperson said the rate had been revised for battle casualties that occurred on or after March 24.He said the enhanced amount of ex gratia was applicable to only those personnel who were residents of Haryana at the time of joining or entry into the service and were martyred on or after March 24, 2016. He said the previous cases would not be reopened. The ex gratia could be claimed within three years of casualty. It would be paid from the Haryana Chief Minister’s War Heroes Relief Fund, he added