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Chief Ministers Relief Fund - Malappuram District - Sanction of Financial Assistance to the Family of Ashmil Danish (14), Deceased due to Nipah Virus Infection (12.07.2024) ...

2026-03-15 · G.O. (M/S)154/2026/RD. · Revenue Department

Summary

The Government of Kerala has sanctioned financial assistance of ₹5,00,000 from the Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund to the family of Ashfil Danish, a 14-year-old who passed away due to Nipah virus infection on July 12, 2024. The District Collector of Malappuram is directed to distribute the funds and report the proceedings to the government.

Key points

  • Financial assistance of ₹5,00,000 sanctioned for the family of the deceased.
  • The victim, Ashfil Danish (14), died due to Nipah virus infection.
  • Funds to be released from the Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund (TP 80 account).
  • Malappuram District Collector is responsible for the distribution of funds.
  • The order was issued on 15-03-2026.

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Government of Kerala. Revenue Department - Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund - Malappuram District - Order issued granting financial assistance from the Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund to the family of Ashfil Danish (14 years), who died on 12.07.2024 due to Nipah virus infection. Revenue (DRF-B) Department. G.O.(Ms) No.154/2026/RD dated Thiruvananthapuram, 15-03-2026. Reference: Letter No. DCMPM/8552/2024-G3 dated 30.07.2024 of the District Collector, Malappuram. Order: An amount of Rs. 5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakh only) is sanctioned from the Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund to the family of Ashfil Danish (14), son of Ambalaparamban Abdul Latheef and Dilshad, residents of Chembrassery Village, Eranad Taluk, Malappuram District, who died on 12.07.2024 due to Nipah virus infection. The amount of Rs. 5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakh only) required for distribution shall be released from the TP 80 account held in the name of the Additional Chief Secretary, Finance Department, who is the Treasurer of the Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund, to the District Collector, Malappuram. The District Collector shall take necessary steps to distribute the amount and report the actions taken to the Government. (By order of the Governor) M.G. Rajamanickam, Secretary.