Mumbai, Mar 17 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said that out of 136 cases recommended by the state human rights commission in 12 years, action had been taken in only 57 matters.
Fadnavis made the statement in the assembly after BJP MLA Atul Bhatkhalkar raised the issue and criticised the government for inaction despite repeated complaints being brought before the commission.
The chief minister informed the House that action had been taken in 57 of the 136 cases recommended by the commission in the last 12 years, while 30 matters are currently pending before the Bombay High Court.
The government has filed review petitions in nine cases, he said.
Bhatkhalkar also flagged delays in disbursal of compensation, stating that around Rs 3.4 crore meant for victims had not been paid on time despite the commission’s directives.
The issue reached the Bombay High Court, which expressed strong displeasure over the delay and directed the government to act, following which the compensation amount was deposited, he said.
Fadnavis clarified that while some complainants had refused to accept compensation, action in the remaining matters was being taken at the departmental level. PTI MR ARU
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