Archive · 26 May 2025
Goa Collectors Delaying Compensation to Sex Abuse Victims
Imagine kids who were hurt by someone.
The court said they should get money to help them, but the people in charge of giving the money haven't done it yet.
It's been months, and the families are still waiting.
The law says the money should come quickly, within a month after the court says so.
This delay makes things harder for the kids and families who have already been through a lot.
A government official is asking the government to make the process faster so the kids can get the help they need to feel better.
Victims of sexual violence in Goa are not receiving court-ordered compensation.
District collectors are delaying the release of funds.
The Victim Assistant Unit (VAU) reports pending cases.
The Goa government's POCSO Rules mandate fund release within 30 days of a court order.
One case has been pending for over 6 months.
- Who
- Victims of sexual violence and district collectors.
- What
- Compensation for sexual violence victims is delayed.
- When
- The compensation is delayed for over 6 months in some cases.
- Where
- Goa.
- Why
- District collectors are not releasing funds as ordered by the court, exacerbating the suffering of victims and their families.
- State
- Goa
- Victim Assistance Unit (VAU)
- Reported on the delays
- POCSO Rules
- 2020
- Fund Release Timeframe
- Within 30 days of court order (as per rules)
- Issue
- Compensation delays