New Delhi – Taking a grim view of incidents of sewer deaths in the country, the Supreme Court on Friday said Government authorities will have to pay Rs 30 lakh as compensation to the kin of those who die while cleaning sewers.
A Bench comprising Justices S Ravindra Bhat and Aravind Kumar said those who suffer permanent disabilities while cleaning sewers will be paid Rs 20 lakh as minimum compensation.
“The Union and the State Governments must ensure that manual scavenging is completely eradicated,” the Bench said.
Pronouncing the judgment, Justice Bhat said the authorities would have to pay up to Rs 10 lakh if the cleaner suffered other disabilities.
| Editorial Perspective
It is unfortunate that the Supreme Court has to intervene and issue such directives. Why doesn’t the Government take the initiative and make such decisions on its own ? |
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