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Compensation and Rehabilitation — Prelims Strategy

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Prelims Strategy

For Prelims preparation, focus on memorizing specific legal provisions: Section 15A (mandatory rehabilitation), Rule 12 (compensation procedures), and key amendments in 2015-2016. Create a fact sheet with state-wise compensation amounts, particularly Tamil Nadu (₹8.

25 lakh), Karnataka (₹6 lakh), and other major states. Remember the three-tier structure (immediate relief within 24 hours, ongoing assistance, comprehensive rehabilitation) and District Collector's central role.

Practice elimination techniques by understanding common traps: compensation linked to conviction (incorrect post-2015), uniform amounts across states (incorrect), and court requirement for higher compensation (incorrect).

Focus on recent developments like Supreme Court directions on victim compensation funds (2024) and state innovations. Use the CARE-R mnemonic for quick recall during exam.