Ipc and compensation

Satishkumar (Querist) 18 October 2020 This query is : Resolved
I am an Advocate from Tamil Nadu.

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A 26 years man is working is a Brick Kiln for daily wages. High voltage electric line is passing across the Kiln. The owner didn't take any precautionary measures.
The servant met electric shock in due course of work. Till now FIR not filed. I sent representations through RPAD. Now i want to file petition U/s 156(3) of CrPC.

What penal offence will attract on owner?

What is the procedure to claim compensation?

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This discussion concerns a worker who suffered an electric shock at a brick kiln due to the owner's negligence in not taking safety precautions around a high-voltage line. The advocate is seeking clarification on the penal offences applicable to the owner under the IPC and the procedure for claiming compensation. Advice includes filing a petition under Section 156(3) of the CrPC, potentially suing the owner and the electricity company under the Fatal Accidents Act 1977, and complaining to the Labour Commissioner for safety and compensation.

Isaac Gabriel (Expert) 18 October 2020
Insufficient information. You need to file a case claiming compensation.

P. Venu (Expert) 19 October 2020
Is the death recorded in any of the public records?

Rajendra K Goyal (Expert) 19 October 2020
Complaint has to be filed against the owner and the electric company.

Advocate Bhartesh goyal (Expert) 19 October 2020
File a suit for compensation against Brick k ilm owner and State Electricity Board/company under the provisions of Fatal Accidents Act 1977.Owner and Electricity Board/company are liable for their negligent act.

krishna mohan (Expert) 05 November 2020
You can complain to Labour Commissioner for safety and compensation. Normally they take unnamed workmen compensation. If available, you can check on preferring the claim by employer.

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