Has CESC Really Announced Ex-Gratia of Rs 5 Lakh for Kolkata Electrocution Victims?
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Synopsis
In a recent announcement, CESC Limited has pledged Rs 5 lakh to the families of victims who tragically lost their lives due to electrocution in Kolkata. As the community grapples with this loss, the company's response raises questions about accountability and support for the bereaved families amidst ongoing concerns over public safety.
Key Takeaways
- CESC Limited announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh for electrocution victims.
- A total of 10 fatalities were reported, with eight in Kolkata.
- The incidents were caused by exposed electrical wires in waterlogged streets.
- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized CESC and demanded additional support for victims' families.
- There are currently no job offers from CESC for the affected families.
Kolkata, Sep 25 (NationPress) In response to mounting pressure, CESC Limited, a private utility company owned by Sanjiv Goenka, has declared a compensation of Rs 5 lakh for the families affected by electrocution incidents in various regions of West Bengal that fall under the company’s operations.
The tragic incidents, which resulted in a total of 10 fatalities in West Bengal, including eight in Kolkata, occurred when individuals came into contact with exposed electric wires submerged in waterlogged streets following heavy rainfall earlier this week.
CESC holds a dominant position in power distribution across Kolkata and the neighboring district of Howrah.
On Thursday afternoon, the executive director of CESC, Avijit Ghosh, made the compensation announcement.
“CESC is profoundly saddened by the tragic loss of life due to this natural disaster in our city. On humanitarian grounds, we have decided to provide Rs 5 lakh to each bereaved family,” stated Ghosh.
This compensation declaration came just hours after a division bench of the Calcutta High Court requested a report from CESC Limited regarding the multiple electrocution fatalities in and around Kolkata that occurred on Tuesday.
Earlier, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized CESC for the electrocution incidents and demanded that the company provide Rs 5 lakh in compensation to the families of each victim, in addition to offering employment to one member from each affected family.
The Chief Minister had also announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh for each family affected by the electrocution incidents.
As the compensation is disclosed, there has been no announcement from the company regarding job offers, as previously demanded by CESC.
Point of View
It underscores the importance of transparent communication and proactive measures to prevent future occurrences.
NationPress
25/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the compensation amount announced by CESC?
CESC Limited has announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh for each family of the victims of the electrocution incidents.
How many electrocution deaths were reported?
A total of 10 electrocution deaths were reported in West Bengal, including eight in Kolkata.
What caused the electrocution deaths?
The deaths occurred when victims came in contact with exposed electric wires submerged in waterlogged streets after heavy rainfall.
What did the Chief Minister demand from CESC?
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee demanded that CESC provide compensation of Rs 5 lakh to each victim's family and offer jobs to one member from each family.
Is there any job offer from CESC for the victims' families?
As of now, CESC has not announced any job offers for the families of the victims, despite the Chief Minister's demands.
