Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act 2023 · இயற்றப்பட்டவாறு · Part II · Rights and Entitlements of Victims of Crime and Witnesses
7. Entitlements of a victim of crime to receive financial assistance
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(1)
A victim of crime shall be entitled to request and receive reasonable financial assistance from the Authority according to the availability of such assistance, in consideration of the expenses incurred as a result of-
(a)
the offence alleged to have been committed; and
(b)
his participation in any proceedings before a court or Commission in relation to such offence.
(2)
A victim of crime shall be entitled to request and receive from the State any medical treatment including appropriate medical services, medicines and other medical facilities, or psychological or social assistance in respect of any harm suffered by him as a result of being a victim of crime.
(3)
A victim of crime shall be entitled to request and receive necessary counseling or rehabilitation services from the State, through any means including through community-based organizations.
(4)
A request for any medical treatment, services, facilities or assistance under subsection (2) or (3) may be made to the
Authority in such manner as may be prescribed and the
Authority shall proceed with such request and cause appropriate treatment, services, facilities or assistance to be provided to such victim of crime in an expeditious manner.
(5)
The Authority may consider the grant of an interim award in relation to any request made under this section, under section 67 of this Act.