NCDRC orders Indian Railways to pay Rs 4.7 lakh for passenger's bag theft due to negligence
New Delhi: The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has ordered Indian Railways to compensate a passenger, Dilip Kumar Chaturvedi, with Rs 4.7 lakh for the theft of his luggage during a journey on the Amarkantak Express in May 2017. The theft occurred when Chaturvedi and his family were travelling from Katni to Durg.
The incident took place on May 9, 2017, at around 2:30 AM. Chaturvedi lodged a First Information Report (FIR) with the railway police, reporting that his luggage, containing cash and valuables worth approximately Rs 9.3 lakh, was stolen while the train was in motion. Chaturvedi alleged that despite taking reasonable precautions to secure his luggage, the Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) failed to prevent unauthorized individuals from entering the reserved coach.
Initially, Chaturvedi approached the Durg district consumer commission, which ruled in his favour, directing the South East Central Railway GM, Durg station master, and Bilaspur Government Railway Police (GRP) thana in-charge to pay the claimed amount. However, the railway authorities challenged the district commission’s order in the state commission, which quashed the earlier ruling.
Chaturvedi then filed a revision petition with the NCDRC, arguing that the railway staff, particularly the TTE and police personnel, were negligent, resulting in the theft. He contended that s. 100 of the Railway Act, which exempts the railways from liability for loss or damage to luggage unless it has been officially booked and a receipt issued, did not apply in this case due to the clear negligence of railway officials.
The NCDRC bench, after reviewing the case, dismissed Indian Railways' defence and ruled that the theft occurred due to the negligence of the railway staff. The commission ordered Indian Railways to pay Rs 4.7 lakh to Chaturvedi as compensation for the stolen belongings, along with an additional Rs 20,000 for the mental anguish caused by the incident.
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Kohli's U-19 teammate Amanpreet Singh Gill dies at 36
New Delhi (PTI): Former India U-19 and Punjab medium pacer Amanpreet Singh Gill died at the age of 36 in Chandigarh on Wednesday, leaving the cricket fraternity in mourning.
The cause of death is not yet known.
Gill, who was Virat Kohli's U-19 teammate, featured in six first-class matches for Punjab, picking up 11 wickets.
He was also part of the Punjab franchise (Kings XI Punjab) in the inaugural Indian Premier League season, and later served as a member of Punjab's senior selection committee.
"Punjab Cricket Association deeply mourns the sad demise of Amanpreet Singh Gill, former Punjab cricketer and Member, Senior Selection Committee Punjab,” the Punjab Cricket Association announced on X.
"Our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and loved ones. May Waheguru grant eternal peace to the departed soul and strength to the family in this difficult time."
Two-time World Cup-winning India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh also paid tribute to Gill.
"Deeply saddened to hear about Amanpreet Singh Gill’s passing. Shared the dressing room in our early days, he was a quiet, hardworking cricketer who loved the game. My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. Rest in peace Om Shanti,” Singh posted on X.
Gill played five Youth ODIs and one Youth Test for India in 2007.
In the longer format, he claimed the wicket of former Sri Lanka all-rounder Thisara Perera.
However, he did not make the Virat Kohli-led India U-19 side that went on to win the 2008 World Cup.
“Deeply saddened by the passing of Amanpreet Singh Shergill, who proudly represented Punjab and was a part of the Punjab Kings family. Our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and the entire cricketing fraternity,” Punjab Kings posted on their official Instagram account.
