1[3E. Compensation for acts of violence.--(1) In addition to the punishment provided for
an offence under sub-section (2) or sub-section (3) of section 3, the person so convicted shall
also be liable to pay, by way of compensation, such amount, as may be determined by the
Court for causing hurt or grievous hurt to any healthcare service personnel.
(2) Notwithstanding the composition of an offence under section 3B, in case of damage to any property or loss caused, the compensation payable shall be twice the amount of fair market value of the damaged property or the loss caused, as may be determined by the Court.
(3) Upon failure to pay the compensation awarded under sub-sections (1) and (2), such amount shall be recovered as an arrear of land revenue under the Revenue Recovery Act, 1890 (1 of 1890).]
(2) Notwithstanding the composition of an offence under section 3B, in case of damage to any property or loss caused, the compensation payable shall be twice the amount of fair market value of the damaged property or the loss caused, as may be determined by the Court.
(3) Upon failure to pay the compensation awarded under sub-sections (1) and (2), such amount shall be recovered as an arrear of land revenue under the Revenue Recovery Act, 1890 (1 of 1890).]
1. Ins. by s. 7, ibid. (w.e.f. 22-4-2020).