The state government is giving Rs 5000/- and Rs 10,000/-honorarium to those who suffered jail term during the emergency period. Rs 5000/- is given to those who suffered the jail term less than one month while Rs 10,000/- is given to those who were incarcerated for a longer period. Some financially better off and living persons have denied the honorarium. They will be given a certificate of honor, said Chief Minister Devendra Fadanvis.
He was replying to a question raised by Ajit Pawar in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday.
Chief Minister Fadanvis said that so far, 3267 persons have been sanctioned the
honorarium.
He further said that the collectors will be directed to complete the work in a stipulated time period. Increasing this fund in future will be considered. The government is also paying honorarium to participants in Goa, Marathwada liberation movements.
