problem. The Committee gave its recommendations/suggestions which were accepted by the Commission. These recommendations were later circulated to the Chief Secretaries/ Administrators of all the States/Union Territories. The case was closed on 2 July 2007. 24. Rescue of 55 Child Labourers from Embroidery Units in South Delhi (Case No.364/30/2006-2007) 2.261 While taking suo motu cognizance of newspaper reports regarding rescue of 55 child labourers published in several national dailies, the Commission called for a factual report from the Commissioner of Delhi Police and the Secretary, Labour, Government of NCT of Delhi. The Chief Secretary, Government of NCT of Delhi was also directed to inform the Commission of the steps taken to rehabilitate the rescued children. Pursuant to the directions of the Commission, the SubDivisional Magistrate, Defence Colony, vide communication dated 26 June 2006 sent a report stating that an FIR No. 23/2006 dated 6 January 2006 was lodged at Police Station Lajpat Nagar u/s 26 of the Juvenile Justice Act and Sec. 3/14 of the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986. Later, on the basis of statements of the rescued children, the Station House Officer, Police Station Lajpat Nagar was directed to lodge an FIR for violations under the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976. According to the report, a letter dated 23 March 2006 was received from the President, Bonded Labour Liberation Front informing that the children have been safely handed over to their respective parents/guardians after taking police protection on the train journey from Delhi. The Commission was satisfied with the steps taken by the authorities to rehabilitate the rescued children and thus closed the case. 25. Atrocities Committed by Joint Special Task Force of Karnataka & Tamil Nadu Set Up for Apprehending Veerappan (Case No.795/22/1997-1998) 6.262 With the Governments of both States agreeing to accept and abide by its decisions in the matter, the Commission on 7 November 2007 recommended monetary relief amounting to a total of Rs. 2 crore and 80 lakhs to 89 victims or their families. The Commission also asked the State Governments to consider developmental activities in the affected tribal and border areas of both the States. The Commission closed the matter after receipt of compliance reports from the States of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. 26. Death of Professor due to Beating by Students in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh (Case No. 886/12/20062007) 6.263 On 5 September 2006, the Commission had taken suo motu cognizance of a news item in 'The Times of India' about the beating and subsequent death of Professor H.K.Sabharwal in the presence of policemen when elections for college President in Madhav College, Ujjain, took a violent turn. In response to notices from the Commission, the State's Inspector General of Police and Additional Secretary (Home) confirmed that cases had been registered, negligent police officers suspended and inquiries ordered. On 20 December 2006, the Commission issued a showcause notice to the Chief Secretary, Government of Madhya Pradesh, as to why monetary relief National Human Rights Commission 83