Endosulfan Tragedy| All Applicants Paid Compensation Except Those Whose Legal Heirs Are In Dispute: Kerala Govt Tells Supreme Court
2 years, 7 months ago

Endosulfan Tragedy| All Applicants Paid Compensation Except Those Whose Legal Heirs Are In Dispute: Kerala Govt Tells Supreme Court

Live Law  

While hearing a contempt plea preferred by victims of Endosulfan alleging failure on the part of State of Kerala to disburse 5 lakhs compensation, the Supreme Court, on Friday, was apprised by Senior Advocate, Mr. Jaideep Gupta appearing for the State of Kerala, that all applicants other than the 14 applicants, in whose case there is some dispute amongst the legal heirs, have been paid compensation. In compliance with the previous order of the Court, Mr. Gupta has filed a compliance affidavit indicating the progress in compensation, medical facilities and palliative care to the victims. On 10.01.2017, the Supreme Court had directed the Kerala Government to release Rs.5 lakh each as compensation to all Endosulfan victims, within three months. The Counsel for the petition submitted that at least 100 beds out of the 550 beds of the hospital could be reserved for the Endosulfan victims.

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Wayanad landslides: Kerala govt announces ₹6 lakh compensation to next of kin of victims
7 months, 1 week ago

Wayanad landslides: Kerala govt announces ₹6 lakh compensation to next of kin of victims

The Hindu  

A Kerala Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday announced an ex gratia payment of ₹6 lakh to the next of kin of those who lost their lives in the catastrophic landslides in Wayanad district on July 30. Mr. Vijayan said siblings of the disaster victims could not claim the compensation amount unless they proved that they …

Kerala: In the north, med care goes south
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala: In the north, med care goes south

New Indian Express  

The agitation venue wears a deserted look. While a handful of persons are sitting outside the Mini Civil Station in Kanhangad demanding a revision of the list of endosulfan victims, the public doesn’t seem too interested in the agitation that began more than two months ago. “We started the protest to include 1,031 endosulfan-affected people on the victims’ list so …

Endosulfan victims struggle for justice as Kerala govt changes compensation rule
1 year, 1 month ago

Endosulfan victims struggle for justice as Kerala govt changes compensation rule

Hindustan Times  

KANHANGAD: There’s a hint of pride in Sarada BK’s voice when she says that her eight-year-old daughter Alvisha manages to call her ‘amma’. On November 18 last year, the Communist Party of India -led government headed by Pinarayi Vijayan framed guidelines to identify new endosulfan victims and declared that only those who lived in these places or had intrauterine exposure …

Kerala High Court Directs State To Expeditiously Finish Work On Houses Meant For Endosulfan Victims
1 year, 6 months ago

Kerala High Court Directs State To Expeditiously Finish Work On Houses Meant For Endosulfan Victims

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Monday directed swift steps to be taken for completion of the houses intended for 36 families of Endosulfan victims in the State. Justice Deva Ramachandran declared that the Court would not countenance any further delay in the matter, on noting that the writ petition in this regard had been pending for the past 3 years. …

Endosulfan victims feel betrayed again
1 year, 7 months ago

Endosulfan victims feel betrayed again

The Hindu  

Once again, Endosulfan victims in Kasaragod feel betrayed by the government, which had assured the Supreme Court of taking all necessary steps for their welfare. M. Ravindran, another Endosulfan victim, who also had filed a contempt petition in the apex court, said the government was paying ₹1,700 to bedridden victims, ₹1,200 to others, and ₹700 to caregivers. Ashokan, secretary of …

Can't Stick On Technicalities Like Cut-Off Dates To Refuse Benefits: Kerala HC Asks State To Write Off Loans Taken For Endosulfan Victim's Treatment
2 years, 3 months ago

Can't Stick On Technicalities Like Cut-Off Dates To Refuse Benefits: Kerala HC Asks State To Write Off Loans Taken For Endosulfan Victim's Treatment

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court recently directed the State Government to consider the debts incurred by the family of an endosulfan victim as debts qualified for waiver under Debt Waiver Scheme for Endosulfan Victims, and to write off the loans immediately. The direction comes after State refused to write off loans on the ground that the concerned GO for writing off …

Endosulfan | Supreme Court Asks Registry To Send Reminder To DLSA To Submit Report On Medical Facilities For Victims
2 years, 5 months ago

Endosulfan | Supreme Court Asks Registry To Send Reminder To DLSA To Submit Report On Medical Facilities For Victims

Live Law  

In a contempt plea preferred by victims of Endosulfan alleging failure on the part of State of Kerala to disburse 5 lakhs compensation, the Supreme Court, on Friday, asked the Registry to address a reminder to the Secretary of the District Legal Services Authority, Kasaragod to submit their report, which they were to place before the Court pursuant to the …

Supreme Court seeks report on medical facilities provided to endosulfan victims
2 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court seeks report on medical facilities provided to endosulfan victims

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Kasargod District Legal Services Authority in Kerala to inspect the medical and palliative care facilities provided to endosulfan victims. The Bench directed the legal services authority team to examine the facilities provided for healthcare, palliative and physiotherapy in the district, which became the focal point of insecticide contamination affecting hundreds of families The …

Endosulfan Tragedy| Supreme Court Seeks Report From Kasargod District Legal Services Authority On Medical Facilities For Victims
2 years, 7 months ago

Endosulfan Tragedy| Supreme Court Seeks Report From Kasargod District Legal Services Authority On Medical Facilities For Victims

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Thursday, directed the Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, Kasaragod, Kerala to visit the medical and healthcare facilities at various levels, including district hospitals, general hospital, community healthcare centres, primary healthcare centres, assigned for treatment of Endosulfan victims in the district and submit a status report within 6 weeks. The Apex Court was of the opinion that …

Endosulfan Tragedy :Supreme Court Slams Kerala Govt For Disbursing Compensation To Only 8 Out Of 3704 Victims
2 years, 10 months ago

Endosulfan Tragedy :Supreme Court Slams Kerala Govt For Disbursing Compensation To Only 8 Out Of 3704 Victims

Live Law  

While considering a contempt plea preferred by victims of endosulfan alleging failure on the part of State of Kerala to disburse 5 lakhs compensation, the Supreme Court on Friday asked the State's Chief Secretary to hold monthly meetings to undertake the process of identification of the victims of endosulfan, ensuring disbursement of compensation of Rs 5 lakhs and taking steps …

Endosulfan victims seek centralised palliative care hospital in Kasaragod
3 years ago

Endosulfan victims seek centralised palliative care hospital in Kasaragod

The Hindu  

Endosulfan victims have accused the State government of taking no steps for the establishment of a centralised palliative care hospital in Kasaragod despite a Supreme Court order five years ago to provide medical facilities and treatment to them. M. Chandravathi, mother of a 14-year-old endosulfan victim residing in Vellikoth, said proper medical and palliative care alone would help keep her …

Endosulfan : Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice To Kerala Govt Over Failure To Pay Compensation To Victims
3 years, 1 month ago

Endosulfan : Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice To Kerala Govt Over Failure To Pay Compensation To Victims

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today issued notice in a contempt petition preferred by victims of spread of toxic pesticide called Endosulfan alleging failure on the part of State Government of Kerala to disburse compensation of Rs 5 lakhs to affected persons.The notice was issued by the bench of Justices DY Chandrachud, Surya Kant and Vikram Nath.On a petition filed by the …

Kerala Govt Announces Rs 10 Lakh Compensation to Kin of AIE Flight Crash Victims
4 years, 7 months ago

Kerala Govt Announces Rs 10 Lakh Compensation to Kin of AIE Flight Crash Victims

News 18  

The Kerala government on Saturday announced Rs 10 lakh compensation to the families of those who died when an ill-fatedAir India Express flight veered off the runway while attempting to land at the Karipur international airport here. At least 18 people have lost their lives and 149 are under treatment at various hospitals of Malappuram and Kozhikode districts, Chief Minister …

SC Directs Kerala Govt. To Pay Rs. 5 Lakh Compensation To Four Children Affected By Endosulfan [Read Order]
5 years, 8 months ago

SC Directs Kerala Govt. To Pay Rs. 5 Lakh Compensation To Four Children Affected By Endosulfan [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has directed the Kerala Government to pay compensation of Rupees five lakhs each to four children, who are victims of Endosulfan. The bench comprising Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice Indira Banerjee ordered thus in a contempt petition filed by four children viz. On a petition filed by the Democratic Youth Federation of India, the Supreme Court had, …

Consider Writing Off Loan Taken For Treating Endosulfan Victim : Kerala HC Tells Govt [Read Order]
5 years, 9 months ago

Consider Writing Off Loan Taken For Treating Endosulfan Victim : Kerala HC Tells Govt [Read Order]

Live Law  

The High court of Kerala has urged the Government of Kerala to consider writing off a loan availed to treat an endosulfan victim.The father of the victim had availed a personal loan to treat his son,who was an endosulphan victim.The treatment however did not bore fruitful results and the victim passed away in the meanwhile.Bank officials initiated recovery proceedings against …

Kerala spends 2.04 crore for compensation scheme
7 years, 6 months ago

Kerala spends 2.04 crore for compensation scheme

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: A reply under RTI has revealed that the state government has granted Rs 2.04 crore under the Victim's compensation Scheme in the last two years. Of this, Rs 1.07 crore was given away to the victims in the cases registered under the Protection Of Children From Sexual Offences Act. Under the scheme, the compensation for death due to crime …

SC Orders Rs.5-Lakh Relief Each To Endosulfan Victims [Read Order]
8 years, 2 months ago

SC Orders Rs.5-Lakh Relief Each To Endosulfan Victims [Read Order]

Live Law  

Provide medical facilities/treatment for lifelong health issues, arising out of the effects of endosulfan, the court told the stateOn a petition filed by the Democratic Youth Federation of India, the Supreme Court has directed the Kerala government to release Rs.5 lakh each as compensation to all endosulfan victims, within three months.The DYFI, the youth wing of Communist Party of. Provide …

One more month’s wait for endosulfan victims
11 years ago

One more month’s wait for endosulfan victims

The Hindu  

The Karnataka High Court on Friday granted one more month to the State government to ensure payment of monthly stipend to all the eligible victims of endosulfan in the three coastal districts after the State government conceded that it could pay stipend to only 10 per cent of the victims during last one month. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice …

Endosulfan victims to get ID cards
11 years, 2 months ago

Endosulfan victims to get ID cards

The Hindu  

The district administration has set January 20 as deadline for officials to complete the work of issuing identity cards to all victims of endosulfan in Dakshina Kannada. Thulasi Maddineni, Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Panchayat, Dakshina Kannada, said someone should visit bedridden victims at least once a week. 3,000 per month for bedridden victims and those suffering from severe mental retardation …

Disability pension for endosulfan victims likely to be raised
11 years, 3 months ago

Disability pension for endosulfan victims likely to be raised

The Hindu  

Karnatak Minister for Health and Family Welfare U.T. Khader said the State Government is considering raising the disability pension for endosulfan victims from Rs. Talking to The Hindu on the sidelines of a function on Monday, Mr. Khader said increase in the pension amount was among the several demands of endosulfan victims. Mr. Khader said District Health Officer had been …

Endosulfan: plea to reject panel report
11 years, 7 months ago

Endosulfan: plea to reject panel report

The Hindu  

The Malabar Eco-cultural Association has demanded that the report submitted by the Commission headed by C. N. Ramachandran Nair that studied the feasibility of setting up a tribunal to compensate the endosulfan victims be rejected in toto. The Kasaragod-based Association said on Sunday that the recommendation of the Commission for a single judge tribunal with limited powers to identify victims …

Endosulfan victims to get aid: Chandy
12 years, 7 months ago

Endosulfan victims to get aid: Chandy

The Hindu  

All endosulfan victims will be given due compensation by the government, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy has said. According to a press note issued here on Sunday, the Chief Minister informed this to Kasaragod MP P. Karunakaran and Kasaragod district panchayat president P.P. The government will speed up work on the publication of the final list after rectifying the mistakes in …

Kerala partially complies with NHRC order, offers compensation to Endosulfan victims
12 years, 9 months ago

Kerala partially complies with NHRC order, offers compensation to Endosulfan victims

The Hindu  

The Kerala government has partially complied with the orders of the National Human Rights Commission on payment of compensation to families of those killed due to the effects of pesticide Endosulfan, and those who were physically affected. 2 lakh would be considered as deposit, and the beneficiaries given a monthly assistance of Rs. 3 lakh to disabled persons, the Commission …

Super specialty hospital for endosulfan victims
13 years, 10 months ago

Super specialty hospital for endosulfan victims

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said here on Thursday that a super specialty hospital would be set up in Kasaragod for treating people suffering from the ill effects of endosulfan. The Minister said the government would give priority to addressing various land-related issues in Kerala. Asked whether it would use bulldozers to raze unauthorised constructions, Mr. Radhakrishnan said the government would …

Endosulfan: Centre to study other States' opinions too
13 years, 11 months ago

Endosulfan: Centre to study other States' opinions too

The Hindu  

As Kerala observed “Anti-Endosulfan Day” on Monday, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh reportedly told the Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly Oommen Chandy and Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee president Ramesh Chennithala that the Centre would consolidate opinions from various States before deciding on the request for a nationwide ban on the pesticide. The Prime Minister said he would visit Kasaragod …

Social, health costs of Endosulfan
13 years, 11 months ago

Social, health costs of Endosulfan

The Hindu  

The Centre government is ruling out a national ban on Endosulfan or support for the cause at the Stockholm Convention on the ground that no cheap alternatives to Endosulfan are available to farmers. A report of the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee, presented to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants, estimates that the increase in plant-protection costs from replacement …

Evidence mounts against endosulfan as Centre dithers
13 years, 11 months ago

Evidence mounts against endosulfan as Centre dithers

The Hindu  

Evidence is mounting on the ill-effects of endosulfan used in the cashew plantations of Kasaragod district, even as the Central government continues to be ambivalent on the issue. According to Dr. Mohammed Asheel, Assistant Nodal Officer of Sneha Santvanam project which is overseeing the remediation programme for endosulfan victims, new cases would continue to be reported as the effects of …

Kerala to ask Centre to permanently ban endosulfan
15 years ago

Kerala to ask Centre to permanently ban endosulfan

The Hindu  

Kerala government would step up pressure on the Centre to announce a permanent ban on the use of endosulfan insecticide in cashew plantations in Kasaragod district, Chief Minister V.S. Kunhambu, he said temporary ban on endosulfan use imposed by the Centre, after protests from local people who were affected by health problems caused by the insecticide, was not enough as …

Plea to pay compensation to Endosulfan victims
15 years, 1 month ago

Plea to pay compensation to Endosulfan victims

The Hindu  

The Indian Lawyers Congress State unit has demanded the appointment of a Bhopal-model compensation claims commissioner for paying compensation to victims of Endosulfan exposure in Kasaragod district. ILC State president T. Asaf Ali said at a press conference in Kasaragod on Sunday that the State government and the government-owned Kerala Plantation Corporation that had led the aerial spraying of the …

No budget allocation for rehabilitation of Endosulfan victims
15 years, 5 months ago

No budget allocation for rehabilitation of Endosulfan victims

The Hindu  

The government machinery’s response to the continuing tragedy in Endosulfan affected victims was typical. It took the government almost two years to set up the Endosulfan victims Relief and Remediation Cell at the district panchayat and allocate Rs. The Cell is a 34-body of government officials and civil society groups and its meetings are irregular, despite a decision that it …

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