The Indian Missions/Posts namely the High Commission of India in
London, the High Commission of India in Georgetown and Embassy of India
in Doha (Qatar) had sought the enhancement of the amount of assistance
which at $1500 per case was considered inadequate The scheme has been
revised with effect from 30th November’ 2011 whereby the limit of
financial assistance under the scheme has been increased to US$3,000 per
case in developed countries and US$2,000 per case in developing
countries, to be released to the empanelled Legal Counsel of the
applicant or Indian community association/women’s organization/ Non
Government Organization concerned, as initial legal aid for
documentation and preparatory work for filing the case.
This information was given by the Minister of Overseas Indian Affair,
Shri Vayalar Ravi in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
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