Kollam: Collector Afzana Parveen has said that the process of paying the compensation due to the dependents has been expedited as the list of deaths due to Kovid has been prepared. 4189 deaths have been declared. Less than a thousand applications received. All eligible persons will be sensitized to apply. Taluk level camps are being conducted to receive applications. Home visits will also be made and steps will be taken for online applications.
All local bodies should appoint a nodal officer for collection of ex-gratia information. Home visits should be made with the help of ward members, aspirants, community volunteers and other volunteers to collect registration and information through the website.
Village officers are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the information received. The camps are the responsibility of the tehsildars. The list of deceased and the details of the dependents should be checked and the disbursement and coordination should be done. The Collector also said that the system of correcting the certificates through covid19.kerala.gov.in should be utilized if necessary.
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