Roads not safe: State must pay Rs 6L for pothole, manhole deaths, rules Bombay HC
Bombay High Court has mandated municipal corporations and state authorities to pay Rs 6 lakh compensation for pothole-related deaths and Rs 50,000 to Rs 2.5 lakh for injuries. Committees will be formed to determine compensation, with payments to be disbursed within six to eight weeks. Strict action will be taken against responsible officers and contractors.
Bombay High Court has mandated municipal corporations and state authorities to pay Rs 6 lakh compensation for pothole-related deaths and Rs 50,000 to Rs 2.5 lakh for injuries. Committees will be formed to determine compensation, with payments to be disbursed within six to eight weeks. Strict action will be taken against responsible officers and contractors.
