V. Chellam, v. the Chairman
Case brief
What is this about?
The Madras High Court fixed compensation at Rs. 10,71,000 with interest for the death of the petitioner's husband caused by the falling of an un-maintained electrical pole. The Court held the Electricity Board liable over the Corporation.
What did the court decide?
Respondents 1 to 3 directed to pay Rs. 10,71,000 as compensation with 6% interest p.a. from 11.10.2010.
What the court decided
W.P(MD).No.14131 of 2011
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
ORDER RESERVED ON : 09.06.2022
ORDER PRONOUNDED ON : 22 .07.2022
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR
W.P.(MD).No.14131 of 2011
V.Chellam
...Petitioner
Vs
1.The Chairman and Managing Director Tamil Nadu Generation and Electricity Distribution Co., 800, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002.
2.The Chief Engineer Tamil Nadu Generation and Electricity Distribution Co., K.Pudur, Madurai Range Madurai.
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the Electricity Board was liable for negligence in maintaining electrical poles causing death by electrocution.
Whether the Madurai Corporation is responsible for the accident or lies with the Electricity Board.
The quantum of compensation to be awarded to the next of kin for the death of the husband.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
V. Chellam
- respondent
The Chairman and Managing Director TN Generation and Electricity Distribution Co.
- respondent
The Chief Engineer TN Generation and Electricity Distribution Co.
- respondent
The Assistant Engineer (Maintenance) TN Generation and Electricity Distribution Co.
- respondent
The Commissioner Madurai Corporation
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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