Srinagar, Aug. 13 -- It was long overdue. Jammu and Kashmir has notified a consolidated set of instructions governing ex-gratia relief under Security Related Expenditure. Under the new guidelines, the next of kin of a civilian killed will be eligible for Rs 1 lakh. NoKs of people killed on the International Border or Line of Control, as well as surrendered militants and terrorists turned informers, will also get Rs 1 lakh ex-gratia. The ex-gratia relief for permanent disability has been fixed at Rs 75,000. Injured people requiring hospitalisation for more than 24 hours will get Rs 5,000. The ex-gratia relief for death of cops, including Special Police Officers, has been fixed at Rs 5 lakh. NoKs of ex-servicemen killed will get Rs 2 lakh. ...