Archive · 25 May 2025
Nagpur Farmer Awarded ₹10 Lakh for Crop Damage
A farmer in Nagpur, India, received ₹10 lakh in compensation after a consumer commission ruled that a power company was at fault for a fire that damaged his bamboo crop.
The fire was caused by sparking power lines due to improper maintenance.
The farmer initially received less compensation than the damage assessment and took the issue to the consumer commission.
The commission agreed with the farmer, ordering the power company officials to pay the full amount, plus additional funds for distress and expenses.
The payment must be made within 45 days.
Nagpur consumer commission ordered a power company to pay ₹10 lakh to a farmer.
The compensation is for bamboo crop damage caused by a fire.
The fire was due to faulty power lines managed by the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL).
The farmer was initially undercompensated and brought the case to the commission.
The commission ordered the MSEDCL to pay the full compensation, interest, and additional funds.
- Who
- A Nagpur farmer and the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL).
- What
- The commission ordered the power company to pay the farmer ₹10 lakh plus additional compensation.
- When
- The incident occurred on March 22, 2018. The order was made on May 15, 2025.
- Where
- Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
- Why
- The commission found the MSEDCL negligent in maintaining power lines, which led to the crop damage.
- Farmer's Age
- 68 years old
- Compensation Amount
- ₹10 lakh
- Cause of Fire
- Friction and sparking between wires
- Damage Assessment
- ₹10.27 lakh
- Initial Compensation
- ₹4.2 lakh
- Payment Deadline
- 45 days from May 15