|Gauhati High Court
SDRF Ex-Gratia Relief | Death Must Directly Result from Notified Natural Calamity to Qualify : Gauhati HC
Gauhati HC clarifies that ex-gratia compensation under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) is payable only if death occurs due to a notified natural calamity like floods, not incidental accidents during adverse weather. The ruling underscores strict interpretation of SDRF guidelines, impacting disaster relief claims across Assam.