Compensation and Rehabilitation — Amendments

Amendment	Year	Description	Impact
SC/ST Act Amendment 2015	2015	Introduced Section 15A making rehabilitation of victims mandatory rather than discretionary. Added provisions for immediate relief, ongoing assistance, and comprehensive rehabilitation. Established clear timelines for compensation disbursement and created accountability mechanisms for officials.	Transformed compensation from welfare measure to legal right, significantly improving victim support mechanisms and establishing state accountability for adequate rehabilitation.
SC/ST Rules Amendment 2016	2016	Enhanced Rule 12 with detailed procedures for compensation disbursement, standardized application formats, and simplified documentation requirements. Introduced provisions for mobile compensation camps and victim support centers.	Streamlined compensation procedures, reduced bureaucratic delays, and improved accessibility of compensation mechanisms for victims in remote areas.