NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION 4.72 On perusal of the enquiry report of the Director Electrical Safety, the Commission held that the electrical accident, in which Zahida Begum lost her life, occurred due to negligence of the Electricity Department. Therefore, the Commission issued a notice to the Government of Uttar Pradesh requiring it to show-cause as to why appropriate monetary relief be not recommended to be paid to the next-of-kin of the deceased Zahida Begum. 4.73 In response to the show cause notice, the Special Secretary, Government of Uttar Pradesh submitted that in view of the fact that the family members did not make any complaint to the Electricity Distribution Division II, Jaunpur nor any post mortem was conducted nor any claim was made for compensation, it was not possible to initiate any proceeding for payment of compensation in the matter. He also relied on a statement of husband of the deceased. 4.74 Upon consideration of the material on record, including the statement of husband of the deceased, the Commission observed that husband of the deceased in his statement himself had mentioned that his wife Zahida Begum came into touch with a snapped electric wire accidental in the field and died immediately. The Commission did not find any merit in the report that no compensation is payable only because no post mortem was carried out and no claim was made. The Commission also observed that the enquiry under Electricity Act by Director, Electrical Safety had concluded that incident took place due to contravention of Rule 29 and Rule 91 of the Indian Electricity Rules by public servants responsible for maintenance of the electric supply system. Therefore, the Commission, vide its proceedings dated 04.04.2016, recommended to the Government of Uttar Pradesh to pay a monetary relief of ` 1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh only) to the next-of-kin of the deceased Zahida Begum. 4.75 Pursuant to the directions of the Commission, Chief Engineer (Distribution), Varanasi Zone vide communication dated 19.12.2016 informed that a sum of ` 1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh only) had been paid to the husband of the deceased through cheque No. 029686 dated 18.12.2016 and the Commission has closed the case on 03.01.2017. 13. Death of Four Persons and Injury to Six Others due to Electrocution in Village Ghatiyala, Tarantaran, Punjab (Case No. 304/19/19/2014) 4.76 As per the complaint on 30.03.2014 in Village Ghatiyala, Tarantaran, Punjab, four persons died on the spot and six others were injured due to coming in contact with electric wire of 11 KV. The accident occurred due to carelessness of the Electricity Department. 4.77 During the inquiry by the Commission, Sr. Superintendent of Police, Tarantaran, reported that the matter was got inquired into through the Dy. Superintendent of Police, Sub-Division Bhikhiwind. During inquiry, it was revealed that on 30.03.2014 people of village Sabhra were 56 ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017