Protection of healthcare service personnel
Distilled Policy Brief
- Victims are entitled to compensation determined by the court, with property loss compensation set at twice the fair market value; earlier, only the Indian Penal Code, 1860 provided general penalties, while a 2019 draft Bill sought similar protections.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
Definition of healthcare service personnel and the specific penalties under the Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020.
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Evaluate the Ordinance's impact on curbing violence against healthcare workers and propose measures to strengthen enforcement and victim compensation.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to the Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020, consider the following statements: 1. It defines 'healthcare service personnel' to include public and clinical healthcare providers, persons empowered under the Act, and others designated by state governments. 2. All offences under the Ordinance are categorized as cognizable and non-bailable. 3. In cases of property loss or damage, the compensation payable to the victim is set at twice the fair market value of the property. Which of the statements given above are correct?
- [A] 1 and 2 only
- [B] 2 and 3 only
- [C] 1 and 3 only
- [D] 1, 2 and 3
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
All the statements are correct according to the Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020. The Ordinance clearly defines healthcare service personnel, makes all offences cognizable and non-bailable, and mandates that compensation for property damage or loss must be twice the fair market value.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.