NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, INDIA Show Cause Notice and informed that the contractor has agreed to give compensation to the family of deceased Sidam Kumar Sen as per directions of the Commission. He also presented a copy of the cheque No. 429289 dated 2.8.2018 for a sum of Rs. 500,000/, drawn on Syndicate Bank, Krishnarajapuram Branch Bangalore. Executive Engineer, Bruhath Bengaluru Mahanagara Palika was advised that payment be made to the NOK and proof of payment be forwarded to the Commission. vi. The Commission directed the Chief Secretary, Govt. of Karnataka to ensure that compensation of Rs. 500,000/- is paid to the Nok of the deceased and proof of payment is furnished to the Commission. g) Pollution and Environment Cases 25. Illegal mining of stone quarries in Ranpur area in District Nayagrh, Odisha (Case No.1209/18/31/2016) i. This case pertains to a complaint dated 10.01.16 alleging that mining mafia is indulged in illegal mining of stone quarries in Ranpur area in District Nayagrh in connivance with the local administration. On 09.01.2016, two children died by drowning in an open quarry in which rain water had got filled. ii. In response to notice, the SP, Nayagarh, Odisha vide his communication dated 10.5.2016 informed that in this connection UD case nos. 1 & 2 dated 09.01.2016, were registered at Ranpur PS and was enquired into. The pit was dug for construction of a road in order to use its morum during the year 2014-15. The rain water got collected in the said pit and on 09.01.2016, two children namely Sipun Parida (3 years) and Shubham Parida (10 years) fell into it and died due to drowning. An unnatural death case was registered and an amount of Rs, 10,000 each was sanctioned as monetary relief to be paid to the next of kin of the deceased. He further reported that no foul play was detected on the death of the two children. The cause of death was asphyxia due to drowning. iii. The Commission considered the material placed on record and recommended to the Govt. of Odisha through its Chief Secretary to make payment of Rs. 1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh) to the NoK of deceased Sipun Parida and Shubham Parida and submit a report within six weeks along with the proof of payment. iv. In response FA-cum-Addl. Secretary Department of Rural Development Govt. of Odisha has informed the Commission that Rs. 1 Lakh each to the NoK of the deceased Sipun Parida & Shubham Parida has been paid by way of credit to their SBI Account. v. The Commission considered the material placed on record. Closed the case and informed the complainant accordingly. ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 63