NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Railway has constructed a septic tank in the Railway Colony premises for the purpose of cleaning the toilet cum waste water of the inhabitants of the Railway Colony. Since the construction was not perfect, the sewage is coming out, contaminating the water in her well and the surrounding areas. The matter was reported to the concerned authorities but no action was taken by them. On account of the aforesaid reason, she is not getting drinking water. People living in surrounding areas of the railway quarters also depend on her well water in summer season. 4.103 The Commission took cognizance on 11.05.17 and called for a report from the Divisional Railway Manager, Palakkad Division, Kerala. In response to the directions of the Commission, the Divisional Railway Manager (Works), vide communication dated 08.06.17, informed that complaints were received about the broken earthen pipes, clogged sewages and frequent toilet blocks. The matter was enquired and accordingly, tender was called and the work was done. Further on the basis of the agitation from local public, Pollution Control Board officials have inspected the site and observed that septic tank was structurally alright with no leakage being found, but advised to shift the leach pit further away from the well. But the local residents did not agree to divert the sewage to new septic tank. In order to satisfy the public, the entire sewage is being diverted to old septic tank and the work is nearing completion. 4.104 A communication has also been received from the complainant wherein she has thanked the Commission for intervention and getting the problem resolved. The Commission has considered the report submitted by the Divisional Railway Manager (Works) Southern Railway, Palghat and also the comments of the complainant, on 03.05.2018. Since the complaint has been resolved and the complainant is satisfied, no further action is called for in the Commission. The matter stands closed. Other important Cases 19) 7 Year Old Boy loses Life due to Attack by Stray Dogs in Jamia Nagar, Delhi (Case No. 4375/30/8/2015) 4.105 This case relates to a news report published in the Hindustan Times, Delhi, dated 05.08.2015 under the caption “Five stray dogs attack 7-year-old in Jamia Nagar”. The boy died due to attack and bite of five stray dogs. 4.106 The Commission, vide its Proceedings of 01.01.2018, having considered the report of the South Delhi Municipal Corporation and the Under Secretary, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, came to the conclusion that the South Delhi Municipal Corporation failed in its duty towards the victim child who succumbed to his injuries of dog Annual Report 2017-2018 63