GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2623
TO BE ANSWERED ON 17TH MARCH 2016/26TH PHALGUNA SAKA, 1938
COMPENSATION TO DEATH VICTIMS
2623. SHRI JITENDFRA CHAUDHURY:
SHRI MANOJ TIWARI:
QUESTION
Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:
(a) the total number of deaths reported during the course of currency exchange and withdrawals during the demonetisation drive, State/UT-wise;
(b) whether the Government proposes to provide compensation to the families of the deceased persons; and
(c) if so, the details thereof along with the compensation likely to be paid
in this regard?