Quick Summary: A court decided that the families of 25 people who died from lightning strikes should receive compensation. The government must pay, except for one case that needs more review.
The court case involved 25 family members of people who sadly died from lightning strikes. They were supposed to get compensation based on government rules, but there was a delay.
"Gampala Bhumanna and others are entitled to the compensation." - Justice K. Lakshman
The government had initially agreed to pay the compensation, but there was a delay. They received a legal notice on April 16, 2025, but still didn't act. This inaction led Gampala Bhumanna and others to file a formal request to the court.
A three-person group was chosen to review the cases. They submitted reports for all except one person, causing a delay in payment for Pendoor Lakshmi.
"The Special Chief Secretary to Government and The Principal Secretary to Government Finance Department have not received the report for Pendoor Lakshmi."
Justice K. Lakshman ordered the government to pay the compensation to all petitioners except Pendoor Lakshmi, whose case needs more investigation. The court gave a one-month deadline for the group to submit the missing report and for the government to make the payment afterward.
"The District Collector, Adilabad, shall complete the task within one month."
For Pendoor Lakshmi, the group must quickly provide their report so that the due compensation can be processed. The rest of the petitioners can expect their payments soon, as directed by the court.
The court's decision ensures that affected families receive the support they need, emphasizing the importance of timely government action in disaster relief situations.
