BHUKAMP PIDIT ANDOLAN versus STATE OF U.P. AND ANR.

BHUKAMP PIDIT ANDOLAN versus STATE OF U.P. AND ANR.

Having considered the affidavits detailing the status of claims and verifications, the Court directed that outstanding eligible claims in Tehri District be verified and compensated within a specific timeframe, and that notices be issued to eligible claimants who had not yet come forward, ensuring those genuinely entitled receive compensation.

Parties
Petitioner: Bhukamp Pidit Andolan; Respondents: State of U.P. and Anr.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
08 May 1995
Procedural Posture
Writ Petition (civil) No. 50 of 1993 (under Article 32 of the Constitution of India) / Final Disposition
Outcome
Petition disposed of. No costs.
Legal Topics
Compensation for Victims, Enforcement of Fundamental Rights, Administrative Directions
Constitutional Law Disaster Relief Law Compensation for Victims Enforcement of Fundamental Rights Administrative Directions

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Parties

Bhukamp Pidit Andolan

Petitioner

State of U.P. and Anr.

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Writ Petition (civil) No. 50 of 1993 (under Article 32 of the Constitution of India) / Final Disposition

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Eligibility and payment of compensation to earthquake victims in Uttarkashi and Tehri Garwal districts
  2. 2 Proper procedure for verification and payment of pending claims

Ratio Decidendi

Having considered the affidavits detailing the status of claims and verifications, the Court directed that outstanding eligible claims in Tehri District be verified and compensated within a specific timeframe, and that notices be issued to eligible claimants who had not yet come forward, ensuring those genuinely entitled receive compensation.

Court Disposition

Petition disposed of. No costs.

Orders

  • District Collector, Tehri, to verify pending 907 claims within two months from receipt of order and make payment to eligible claimants.
  • District Collector, Tehri, to issue notice within one month to 576 eligible claimants not yet paid and make payment after verification of genuineness in the presence of the village patwari.