| Subject: Comments of Complainant Called for -183/34/11/2023. |
| Sir/Madam, |
| With reference to your complaint/intimation dated 08/02/2023, I am directed to inform you that the above mentioned complaint/intimation along with the report received from the concerned authorities were placed before the Commission on 17/07/2023 Upon persuing the same, the Commission has directed as follows :- |
| The complainant, in the instant case, based one media reports has alleged that one Priyanshu Kumar (aged about 12 years) died due to electrocution on 07.02.2023. The fatal incident is stated to have occurred in an area under District-Hazaribagh, Jharkhand. The complainant has alleged negligence on part of the Power Corporation, thus, is seeking Commission's intervention for payment of compensation to the family of the victim and other necessary action. The Commission vide its proceedings dated 01.05.2023 had directed the Secretary, Dept. of Power, Govt. of Jharkhand; District Magistrate, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand and the Sr. Superintendent of Police, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand for submission of requisite action taken report in the instant case. The copy of the direction was also communicated to the Chief Secretary, Govt. of Jharkhand for information and necessary action. Pursuant to the directions of the Commission, report dated 05.05.2023 of the Deputy General Manager, Jharkhand Vidhyut Vitran Nigam Ltd., Ranchi has been submitted wherein it is stated that monetary compensation of Rs. 5 Lakhs has been paid to the mother of the deceased on 18.04.2023 through cheque. The Registry is directed to transmit copy of the report dated 05.05.2023 of the Deputy General Manager, Jharkhand Vidhyut Vitran Nigam Ltd., to the complainant, calling for the comment, if any within four weeks, positively. In case, the response from the complainant is not received within the stipulated time, the Commission shall proceed further on the basis of documents available on record. |
| 2. Pursuant to the above directions, I am enclosing herewith a copy of the report for furnishing your comments, if any, by 24/08/2023, for consideration of the Commission. |
Your’s faithfully |
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