The Jammu and Kashmir Government has issued a consolidated set of instructions for sanctioning ex-gratia relief under Security Related Expenditure (SRE). Government Order No. 1387-JK(GAD) of 2026, dated August 10, supersedes all previous orders and establishes new compensation slabs for police personnel, defence forces, government employees, and civilians affected by law and order disturbances.
Key Highlights of J&K Ex-Gratia Relief Order 2026
- Death Compensation (Police Personnel): ₹5.00 Lakh (Police & SPO), ₹2.00 Lakh (Ex-Servicemen)
- Death Compensation (Defence Personnel): ₹25.00 Lakh for Domicile (killed in J&K), ₹5.00 Lakh for Non-Domicile
- Death Compensation (Civilians): ₹1.00 Lakh for innocently killed persons
- Property Damage Ceiling: ₹10.00 Lakh overall (₹7 Lakh immovable + ₹3 Lakh movable)
- Disability Benefits: ₹0.75 Lakh for permanent disability, ₹0.10 Lakh for partial disability
- Injury Compensation: Up to ₹0.05 Lakh for hospitalization exceeding 24 hours
Scheme Overview
Issued by the General Administration Department, Civil Settlement, J&K, this order consolidates all previous instructions on ex-gratia relief under Security Related Expenditure (SRE). The order supersedes Government Order No. 1716-JK(GAD) of 2025 dated December 3, 2023. It applies to police personnel, defence forces, central armed police forces, government employees, and civilians who suffer death, disability, or injury in consequence of official duties or during law and order disturbances.
The order also lays down clear procedures for sanctioning and disbursement, with designated authorities for each category. The Director General of Police sanctions relief for police personnel, while the Home Department handles defence and paramilitary cases. Deputy Commissioners oversee relief for government employees and civilians.
A. Ex-Gratia Relief for Police Personnel
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Death (Police Personnel) | ₹ 5.00 Lakh |
| Death (SPO) | ₹ 5.00 Lakh |
| Death (Ex-Servicemen) | ₹ 2.00 Lakh |
| Permanent Disability | ₹ 0.75 Lakh |
| Partial Disability | ₹ 0.10 Lakh |
| Government of J&K (State Budget) | ₹ 33.00 Lakh |
| MHA (Police Welfare Fund) | ₹ 7.00 Lakh |
Relief is admissible only for personnel killed or disabled in consequence of official duties. The Director General of Police is the sanctioning authority. The order also extends coverage to police personnel killed or disabled during military-related incidents while on duty or sanctioned leave, following the analogy of Government Order No. 723-GR(GAD) of 1990 dated July 10, 1990.
B. Ex-Gratia Relief for Defence Personnel & Central Armed Police Forces
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Death (Non-Domicile in J&K) | ₹ 5.00 Lakh |
| Death (Domicile killed within UT of J&K) | ₹ 25.00 Lakh |
| Death (Domicile killed outside UT of J&K) | ₹ 25.00 Lakh |
| Permanent Disability in UT of J&K | ₹ 0.75 Lakh |
| Partial Disability in UT of J&K | ₹ 0.10 Lakh |
Sanctioning authority for this category is the Government in the Home Department. Payments are processed through the Commandant of the local formation of the concerned paramilitary forces. The procedure follows Article 249-M (A) of the J&K Civil Service Regulations, as amended via SRO No. 570 dated September 10, 1986.
Relief is also payable to next of kin of paramilitary personnel killed within J&K's territorial jurisdiction during military-related incidents while on leave or inter-station movement during leave, at rates applicable to duty-related deaths under G.O. No. 723-GR(GAD) of 1990.
C. Ex-Gratia Relief for Government Employees (Other than Police)
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Death (Magistrates) | ₹ 2.00 Lakh |
| Death (Employees) | ₹ 1.00 Lakh |
| Permanent Disability | ₹ 0.75 Lakh |
| Serious Injury (hospitalization > 24 hrs) | ₹ 0.05 Lakh |
| Injury (hospitalization less than 24 hrs) | ₹ 0.01 Lakh |
| Minor Injury (discharged after first aid) | ₹ 500 |
Relief is admissible only for those killed or disabled in due performance of official duties. The Deputy Commissioner sanctions relief based on recommendations of the District Level Screening-cum-Coordination Committee constituted under Government Order No. 514-GAD of 1993 dated June 17, 1993, pursuant to Government Order No. 478-GAD of 1995 dated July 4, 1995.
D. Ex-Gratia Relief for Persons Other than Government Employees
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Death (Civilians) | ₹ 1.00 Lakh |
| Death (IB/LoC) | ₹ 1.00 Lakh |
| Death (Surrendered Militants) | ₹ 1.00 Lakh |
| Death (Militants turned informers) | ₹ 1.00 Lakh |
| Permanent Disability | ₹ 0.75 Lakh |
| Serious Injury (hospitalization > 24 hrs) | ₹ 0.05 Lakh |
| Injury (hospitalization less than 24 hrs) | ₹ 0.01 Lakh |
| Minor Injury | ₹ 500 |
Relief is available only for persons who were not directly or indirectly involved in actual violence or instigation thereof, and who were killed, disabled, or injured innocently. The Deputy Commissioner sanctions the relief, with disbursement following Revenue Department procedures.
In cases where a person is reported missing or the dead body is not identified, the competent authority may sanction relief subject to two conditions: a personal enquiry report by the District Magistrate about the circumstances of the presumed death, and an indemnity bond with surety from the recipient to refund the amount if the death is later proven not to have occurred.
E. Damage to Immovable Property
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Damage from counter-terrorist operations (CPMF/Army) | Upper ceiling ₹10.00 Lakh or actual loss (whichever is less) |
| Apportionment – Immovable Property | ₹7.00 Lakh (upper ceiling) |
| Apportionment – Movable Property | ₹3.00 Lakh (upper ceiling) |
| Damage on IB/LoC due to shelling/firing | 50% of loss or ₹1.00 lakh (whichever is less) |
| Damage due to bomb blast or sabotage | 50% of loss assessed by Territorial Director of Police, J&K |
The District Level Screening Committee verifies the actual assessed loss. For bomb blast or sabotage cases, the assessment is done by the Territorial Director of Police. A person aggrieved by the Deputy Commissioner's assessment order may appeal to the Divisional Commissioner within 30 days. The Divisional Commissioner must pass orders within 30 days from receipt of the appeal after giving a reasonable hearing to the applicant.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Order Issued Date | 10 August 2026 |
| Supersedes Previous Order | 03 December 2023 (G.O. No. 1716-JK(GAD) of 2025) |
| Appeal Deadline for Property Damage | Within 30 days of Deputy Commissioner's order |
| Appeal Disposal Timeline | Within 30 days from receipt of appeal |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Defence personnel and Central Armed Police Forces personnel who are domiciles of J&K and are killed within or outside the Union Territory are eligible for ₹25 lakh. This is significantly higher than the ₹5 lakh for non-domicile personnel.
The Deputy Commissioner sanctions ex-gratia for civilians based on verification that the person was innocently killed, disabled, or injured with no involvement in violence. Disbursement follows Revenue Department procedures.
The total ceiling is ₹10 lakh or actual assessed loss, whichever is less. Immovable property damage is capped at ₹7 lakh and movable property at ₹3 lakh. For bomb blast cases, compensation is 50% of the loss assessed by the Territorial Director of Police.
A person aggrieved by the Deputy Commissioner's assessment order can appeal to the Divisional Commissioner within 30 days of the order date. The Divisional Commissioner must dispose of the appeal within 30 days.
Yes. Police personnel killed or disabled due to military-related incidents while on duty or sanctioned leave are covered, following Government Order No. 723-GR(GAD) of 1990 dated July 10, 1990.
For missing persons, the claimant needs a personal enquiry report from the District Magistrate and must furnish an indemnity bond with surety before the Magistrate. The bond ensures refund of the amount if the person is later found alive.
The Government in the Home Department sanctions ex-gratia for defence and CAPF personnel. Payment is made through the Commandant of the local formation of the concerned paramilitary forces.
The Government Order No. 1387-JK(GAD) of 2026 represents a comprehensive consolidation of all previous ex-gratia instructions. With enhanced compensation for domicile defence personnel, clear apportionment of property damage ceilings, and defined procedures for sanctioning across all categories, the order brings clarity to the SRE framework in Jammu and Kashmir. Affected persons and their families should contact the concerned sanctioning authority—DGP for police, Home Department for defence, and Deputy Commissioner for civilians and government employees—to initiate claims.
