D. Question of granting of compensation to the dependents of the deceased may be considered in cases ending in conviction, if police officers are prosecuted on the basis of the' results of the investigation. May I request you kindly to issue directions, through the Director General of Police, to all the Police Stations in your State of follow the procedure as indicated above in regard to all cases where the death is caused in police encounters and similar situations? 7. With regards, Your sincerely, ?(M.N.Venkatachaliah)