Annual Report 2008-2009 4.43 The Commission observed that the facts of the inquiry report were contradictory and thus directed the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Meerut to order a fresh enquiry into the matter. 4.44 A fresh enquiry report by the Circle Officer of Bulandshehar city that was received in the Commission revealed that the then Station House Officer, Vinod Kumar of Daurala Police Station; Sub-Inspectors Tej Pal Singh and Phool Singh were found to be guilty for detaining the father of the complainant. The Commission observed that the report was silent regarding departmental action against errant police personnel. 4.45 The Commission once again directed the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Meerut to submit the action taken report against the aforementioned errant police personnel. The Commission also issued a notice u/s 18(a) (i) of the PHRA to the Chief Secretary, Government of Uttar Pradesh to show-cause as to why monetary relief should not be recommended to the victims. 4.46 Subsequently, the Commission obtained a report from the Secretary Home (Human Rights), Government of Uttar Pradesh which revealed that the departmental proceedings against the errant police personnel were pending. 4.47 The Commission thus recommended to the Chief Secretary, Government of Uttar Pradesh to award Rs. 10,000 as monetary relief to the victim u/s 18 (a)(i) of the PHRA along with the factum of proof of payment to the Commission within four weeks. The compliance report along with proof of payment is awaited by the Commission. 11. Torture and Illegal Detention of Surendra Singh by Police in NCT of Delhi (Case No. 1508/30/2003-2004) 4.48 One Surendra Singh was earning his living by making polystone idols. He had some transactions with one Pal and there emanated a money dispute between the two. At the instance of Pal, one Head Constable and a Constable went to the house of Surendra Singh in his absence and took away a few idol moulds. 4.49 On enquiry, it was revealed that there was no criminal case registered against Surendra Singh and the police had gone to his house without any proof. However, the seized articles from Surendra Singh’s house were found to be illegal. The Commission observed that the police force should conduct itself as per the law. In case a police officer commits an illegal act in the guise of official duty, the victim in all respects should be compensated by the State. It thus recommended to the Government of NCT of Delhi to pay a sum of Rs. 1, 00,000 as monetary relief to the complainant Surendra Singh. 12. Death of Bijender due to Torture by Police (Case No. 19671/24/1998-1999) 34