M.Gangachalam vs State Of Tamil Nadu on 6 December, 2017
In the case of Saroja Vs. Government of Tamil Nadu, rep. by its Secretary, Electricity Department and another, reported in 2014 (3) CTC 553. This is also a case of death due to electrocution where the Electricity Board was found to be negligence in maintaining power cables. The learned Judge of this Court has also adverted to various decisions of this Court, in granting compensation in similar situations and finally held that the petitioner therein was entitled to a sum of Rs.6,04,600/- only towards compensation for the death of petitioner's minor son. In fact, learned Judge also directed to pay the amount with interest at the rate of 7.5% per annum, from the date of writ petition till the date of deposit.