PR No.140 Warning Regarding False Claims For Compensation In Earthquake Affected Areas Islamabad

This is with reference to media reports regarding false claims for compensation in earthquake affected areas.

NDMA, last week issued directions to all Disaster Management Authorities including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, FATA, Gilgit Baltistan, Azad Jammu & Kashmir and the concerned Districted Administrations i.e. Commissioner Malakand Division and Commissioner Hazara Division to ensure that all compensation claims be verified and compensation should reach genuine affectees only.

It is to be noted that false reports / claims for compensation is a crime punishable by imprisonment of 2 years, a fine or both under the National Disaster Management Act of 2010, Chapter X, Para 34.

It is highlighted that compensation process is administered by respective Provincial Governments through the relevant District Administrations while NDMA is monitoring the disbursement process.

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