Monday, January 6, 2014

Compensation:Rs.one lakh each to the dependents of eleven tea garden workers and Rs.Two lakhs each to the next of kin of the two deceased tea garden workers

Case Number:41/3/2/2012
LINKED WITH CASE NO.39/3/2/2012/FC The Commission during its camp sitting at Guwahati, Assam on 28.5.2012 had recommended to the Government of Assam to pay a sum of Rs.one lakh each to the dependents of the tea garden workers and Rs.two lakhs each to the next of kin of the two workers of Bhuvan Valley Tea Estate in Cachar District of Assam who died due to starvation and lack of medical facilities. In response, Joint Secretary, Home & Political Departments, Govt. of Assam, Dispur vide communication dated 19.9.2013 has informed that as recommended by the Commission, the Government has paid Rs.one lakh each to the dependents of eleven tea garden workers and Rs.Two lakhs each to the next of kin of the two deceased tea garden workers of Bhuvan Valley Tea Estate in Cachar District of Assam. The proof of payment has also been received. Since the recommendation of the Commission has been complied with, the case is closed. A copy of these proceedings shall be sent the I.O. of the Commission and also to the recipients of the monetary relief.

    Name of the Complainant: Lenin Raghuvanshi,Executive Director,PVCHR