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4.257 This case related to the death of a former Sarpanch of Gogon Village, Mr. Chuhur Singh,
while in police custody on 10.09.2000.
4.258 In its order dated 22.05.02 the Commission over-ruled the objection of the Government
of Punjab that the question of compensation be kept in abeyance till the finalization of
the enquiry.
4.259 The Commission by its proceedings dated 22.5.2002 rejected the stand taken by the
State Government and directed the State Government to comply with the directions. The
compliance report is still awaited despite reminders. The matter is being pursued by the
Commission.
10. Bonded child labour : Andhra Pradesh (Case No.443/1/2001-2002(FC)]
4.260 This case relating to existence of child labour and the exploitation of minor girls through
their employment in hazardous work in cotton seed farms, tiles units, quarries and bidi
manufacturing units in the districts of Mehaboob Nagar, Krishna and Nizambad in Andhra Pradesh
was earlier reported during 2002-2003.
4.261 On consideration of a detailed report dated 19.07.02 received from the Government of
Andhra Pradesh stating that it was implementing an action plan to eradicate child labour in the
State by the year 2004 in a time-bound manner, the Commission asked the State Government to
forward a copy of its plan to the Commission alongwith the details of the follow-up steps taken
by them.
4.262 The matter is being pursued by the Commission.
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