LAWS(MAD)-2012-8-285

N.NIZHALKODI Vs. CHAIRMAN

Decided On August 16, 2012
N.NIZHALKODI Appellant
V/S
CHAIRMAN Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) NO representation for the petitioner. However, this Court deems it fit to consider the relief sought for on the basis of pleadings and material available on record.

(2.) WIFE , who has lost her husband and bread-winner due to electrocution, has sought for a compensation of Rs.5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakhs only) from the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board and the respondents 2 to 4.

(3.) ACCORDING to the petitioner, after the demise of her husband, she is unable to eke out her livelihood. Her children could not be raised properly. As the accident occurred due to the negligence on the part of the respondents 3 and 4, the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board is vicariously liable to pay the compensation. Hence, the present writ petition is filed.