Mishap at Inderlok Metro: DMRC to give 15 Lakh next to kin of woman who died in accident

by Psu Connect
Date: 20-12-23

As per provisions in the Metro Railway (Procedure of Claims) Rules, 2017, a compensation of Rupees Five Lakhs shall be paid to the deceased's next of kin.

Mishap at Inderlok Metro: DMRC to give 15 Lakh next to kin of woman who died in accident

New Delhi: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is going to provide a compensation of Rupees 15 Lakh to the next of kin of the woman passenger who unfortunately passed away following a mishap at the Inderlok Metro station on the red line of the Delhi Metro network last week said in a recent post.

As per provisions in the Metro Railway (Procedure of Claims) Rules, 2017, a compensation of Rupees Five Lakhs shall be paid to the deceased's next of kin.

In addition, as humanitarian assistance to the children of the deceased, an additional amount of Rupees 10 lakhs shall also be provided. Since the children are both minors, DMRC is currently engaged in sorting out the legal modalities of handing over the amount to the legal heir.

In addition, DMRC shall also take care of the education of the two children. A team of senior officials has been deputed by DMRC to look into the matter to facilitate all requirements quickly. The Hon’ble Minister for Housing And Urban Affairs, Shri Hardeep Singh Puriji has also directed that the look after and education of the children be ensured by the Delhi Metro management.

An incident occurred at the Inderlok Metro station on 14th December 2023 where prima facie it appears that a lady passenger’s clothes got entangled in a train leading to injuries and subsequent demise last Saturday (16th December 2023). The Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS) is holding an inquiry into this incident.