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Karnataka High Court Orders Rs 2.77 Crore Tree-Fall Compensation
Chandan G was riding his motorcycle in Bengaluru when a large tree branch fell on him.
This happened on March 7, 2024.
He badly injured his neck and spine and became 85% disabled.
Because he cannot work, he needs help paying for medical care and supporting his family.
The Karnataka High Court ordered the Greater Bengaluru Authority to pay him about Rs 2.77 crore.
The authority must also add 6% interest from the day of the accident until payment.
The school where the tree stood had earlier asked the civic body to cut the branches.
The school also agreed to educate Chandan’s daughter for free until she finishes Class 12.
Chandan G suffered 85% disability after a tree branch fell on him while riding in Bengaluru on March 7, 2024.
The Karnataka High Court directed the Greater Bengaluru Authority to pay him Rs 2.77 crore with 6% annual interest.
The accident caused severe neck and spinal injuries, leaving Chandan unable to work and requiring extensive medical treatment.
The tree stood at Good Shepherd Convent School, which had asked the civic body to cut protruding branches 25 days earlier.
The school must provide free education to Chandan’s daughter through Class 12, while earlier payments included Rs 5 lakh from the corporation and Rs 3 lakh from the school.
- Who
- Chandan G, a 38-year-old Bengaluru resident, was injured; the Greater Bengaluru Authority was ordered to pay compensation.
- What
- The Karnataka High Court ordered Rs 2.77 crore in compensation, with 6% annual interest, for injuries caused by a falling tree branch.
- Where
- The accident occurred near Good Shepherd Convent School on Richmond Road and Convent Road in Bengaluru.
- When
- The accident occurred on March 7, 2024; the court issued its order two years later, on Friday.
- Why
- The branch fell onto Chandan while he was riding to work, causing severe spinal injuries and 85% disability; the school had previously requested that the branches be cut.
Key facts
- Compensation ordered
- Rs 2,77,29,625, described in the report as approximately Rs 2.77 crore
- Interest
- 6% per year from March 7, 2024, until payment
- Injury
- 85% disability involving serious neck and spinal injuries
- Initial payments
- Rs 5 lakh from the corporation and Rs 3 lakh from the school
- Medical expenses
- Rs 22 lakh during treatment; Chandan’s advocate said total spending had reached about Rs 50 lakh
- Family support
- The school must provide free education to Chandan’s daughter until Class 12
- Tree request
- The school had asked the civic body to cut the protruding branches 25 days before the accident
Quotes
Justice Suraj Govindaraj
Karnataka High Court judge who issued the compensation order
“The incident has changed Chandan’s life; he was the sole breadwinner of my family as his wife is also disabled and has a daughter. Till now, he has spent around Rs 50 lakh on medical expenses and is going to have to spend more.”
indianexpress.com
“The writ petition is allowed in part”
indianexpress.com
Vijay Nishanth
President of Project Vruksha Foundation and urban tree-mapping expert
“That courtesy has to be brought into the domain. The amount awarded by the GBA could be decided based on factors such as family situation, dependents, and other considerations of the victim, rather than simply releasing a fixed amount by the corporation.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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