Morbi Bridge Collapse: HC says compensation is less, orders survey of all bridges

Morbi: Gujarat High Court while hearing the Morbi bridge collapse case has ordered the state government to do a survey of all the bridges in the state.

The high court instructed the state government to ensure that bridges are in proper condition. The high court asked the state government to provide a list of all bridges, mentioning how many of them are in the same condition. It also asked for a certified report which needs to be placed before the bench.

While hearing the case court also came down heavily on the state government in terms of giving compensation. The court observed that the compensation given to the kin of the deceased was less. The bench said that compensation should be realistic & also stated that the need of the hour is paying appropriate compensation. The compensation paid to critically injured is also low, the Court observed.

According to the lawyer Utkarshbhai Dave, who represents the victims, the High Court asked the State government to submit the SIT report in a sealed cover. If the High Court is not satisfied with the SIT report, it may appoint a separate probe.

In this matter, the court asked the state to file a detailed affidavit and come out with a policy for compensation.

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