High Court’s fierce stance on the death of an innocent child in the drain, reprimands the Municipal Corporation:

News India Live, Digital Desk: The Jharkhand High Court has taken very seriously the case of the tragic death of an innocent child by falling into an open drain in the Kantatoli area of ​​the capital recently. On Tuesday, while hearing the PIL filed suo motu in this matter, the court made sharp remarks on the working style of Ranchi Municipal Corporation. The High Court bluntly asked what action has been taken so far against the officials responsible for this negligence?

The case was heard in the division bench of Chief Justice MS Sonak and Justice Rajesh Shankar. The tough stance of the court has created panic among the municipal corporation and state government officials.

‘Why defy court orders?’ – Strong displeasure of the High Court

During the hearing, the division bench expressed deep displeasure over the indifference of Ranchi Municipal Corporation. The court reminded that this is not the first incident; Earlier also the High Court had given clear instructions that all the drains of the city should be covered. The court questioned in a strict tone that under what circumstances and on whose orders the drain was left open despite the court’s instructions?

The court said that this poor functioning of the officers remains a threat to the lives of innocent people.

Ultimatum till 12th February: Report will have to be given regarding action taken

Jharkhand High Court has sought a detailed reply through an affidavit from the state government and Ranchi Municipal Corporation in this matter. The Court has clearly sought answers on the following points:

Which officers were found guilty after the death of the child?

What disciplinary action has been taken so far against negligent officers?

What was the reason for not following earlier orders?

The court told all the parties 12 February Instructed to file your report by. The next hearing of the case has also been fixed on the same day.

What was the whole matter?

It is noteworthy that in the past 20 January An innocent child fell into an open drain while playing in Kantatoli locality, due to which he died. This heart-wrenching incident was prominently published by the local newspapers. Taking cognizance of the media reports, the High Court had converted it into a PIL, so that such incidents could be curbed in future.