Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Implementation of the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 and the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989

The scheme "Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Implementation of the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 and the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989" was launched by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (DoSJE), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE), Government of India. The scheme aims to ensure effective implementation of the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 and the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, addressing the constitutional mandate to abolish untouchability and prevent atrocities against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes members. The scheme provides central assistance for relief and rehabilitation of atrocity victims and incentives for inter-caste marriages. It facilitates functioning and strengthening of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Protection Cells, Special Police Stations, exclusive Special Courts, awareness generation programs, and comprehensive support systems for affected communities.

Financial Assistance

• Relief and rehabilitation support for atrocity victims (specific amounts vary by state implementation).
• Incentive amounts for inter-caste marriages ranging from ₹10,000/- to ₹5,00,000/- depending on the state.
• Central assistance provided to states on 50:50 basis and 100% assistance to Union Territories.

Institutional Support

• Functioning and strengthening of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Protection Cells.
• Special Police Stations establishment and operation.
• Setting up and functioning of exclusive Special Courts for speedy trial.
• 192 Exclusive Special Courts established across 13 states for faster case resolution.

Other Benefits

• Awareness generation programs.
• Legal support through specialized court system.
• Administrative support through dedicated protection cells.

For Atrocity Relief

• The applicant must be a from a Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe.
• The applicant must be a victim of atrocities as defined under the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 or the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.

For Inter-Caste Marriage Incentives

• The applicant must be part of an inter-caste marriage where one partner belongs to Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes.

Offline

Step 1: Visit the Social Welfare Department of your respective State Government or UT Administration. Take guidance from the concerned staff to determine whether your case falls under atrocity relief provisions of the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 and the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, or under inter-caste marriage incentive provisions.
Step 2: Submit your application through the prescribed procedures of the Social Welfare Department, following their specific format and guidelines. In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains all the essential details.

Post-Application Processes
Step 1: Your application will be processed by the concerned State Government or Union Territory Administration authorities who will verify eligibility and documentation as per the scheme guidelines.
Step 2: Upon approval, relief amounts, or incentive payments will be disbursed through the established financial mechanisms of your respective State Government or Union Territory Administration.