Kanbha Man Dies From Electric Shock After Touching Loose Wires; Court Orders UGVCL To Pay ₹12.07 Lakh To Widow
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The Ahmedabad Rural Court has directed Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited (UGVCL) to pay ₹12,07,500 in compensation to the wife of a 35-year-old man who died after suffering a fatal electric shock from loose, dangling wires in Kanbha.
Civil Judge N.P. Patel passed the order in a suit filed by Nilamdevi Nisad, wife of deceased Ramvilas Nisad, who ran a fast-food stall named ‘Pari Palak Chaat Center’ in Kanbha.
Man Dies While Trying To Secure Plastic Sheet
According to the case, Ramvilas went to secure a plastic sheet near his stall on the evening of December 15, 2019, amid strong winds.
At around 7.30 pm, he attempted to throw a rope over a structure to secure the sheet. The rope came into contact with loose and dangling electrical wires, resulting in a short circuit and a fatal electric shock. Ramvilas died on the spot.
Police were informed and conducted a panchnama at the scene.
Wife Sought ₹20 Lakh Compensation
Nilamdevi, a resident of Chinubhai Park in Kanbha, approached the Ahmedabad Rural Court through advocate Dhanu Kashyap and sought ₹20 lakh in compensation.
She submitted that her husband had been supporting the family for around five years by running the fast-food business.
Following the incident, employees of the Kanbha substation of UGVCL inspected the spot and collected documents, including the deceased's Aadhaar card. The family was allegedly assured that compensation would be provided.
The company later sought an undertaking on a ₹300 stamp paper through a letter dated June 16, 2020. However, despite repeated representations, compensation was allegedly not paid.
Court Takes Note Of Family's Financial Loss
While passing the order, the court noted that the income-tax returns on record showed that Ramvilas had an annual income of more than ₹3 lakh.
The court observed that had the accident not occurred, Ramvilas would have continued to serve as a pillar of support for his wife and children.
Taking into account factors including inflation, the family's future needs, the loss of the deceased's income and the resulting financial and social losses, the court held that compensation was warranted.
Two Minor Daughters Also Lost Father's Support
The court also took note of the impact of Ramvilas's death on his family. His wife lost her husband's companionship and financial support, while his two minor daughters lost their father's care and support.
After considering the submissions of both sides and the evidence on record, the court directed UGVCL to pay ₹1,27,500 to Nilamdevi within two months.
