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Justice for Every Pothole Death: Bombay HC Orders Rs.6 lakh Compensation

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HELD that despite crores of rupees being collected by way of toll and other revenues, the deplorable state of roads reflects gross civil apathy.   Accountability shall henceforth be fixed on officers and contractors to ensure that public revenue collected for infrastructure is effectively and faithfully utilized for its intended purpose.

 

To ensure effective redressal, accountability and timely implementation, the compensation shall be paid for the deaths and injuries caused by pot holes or open manholes at Rs.6,00,000/- for death and Rs.50,000/- to Rs.2,50,000/- for injuries.   However, this is independent of and in addition to the remedies available to an aggrieved party under any other law.

 

The Committees consisting of the Municipal Commissioner or Chief Officer or the District Collector, as the case may be and the Secretary of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) of the District

Order dated 13.10.2025 of the High Court of Bombay in PIL No.71 of 2013 of the High Court on its Own Motion  Vs.   The State of Maharashtra and others

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