Karur Stampede : Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay Sarkar has got a big relief from the Supreme Court in the Karur stampede case. The Madras High Court had earlier stayed the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to provide government jobs to the families of those who lost their lives in the tragic stampede in Karur. Now the Supreme Court has issued an interim order removing that ban. During this time, the Supreme Court raised the question that if the government wants to provide financial assistance to the affected families and give them government jobs to help them stand on their feet, then what is wrong in it. The Vijay government has got a big relief from the Supreme Court’s comment on the interference of courts in government decisions related to welfare and relief.
There was a stir due to the death of 41 people
There was a sudden stampede during a large public meeting held in Karur in September last year. in this tragic accident 41 people died While many other people were injured. After the accident, the Tamil Nadu government had decided to provide financial assistance to the families of the deceased as well as provide government jobs to the eligible family members. The government’s objective was to help affected families recover economically and socially.
Karur Stampede: Path to government jobs open for victims’ families
Petitions were filed in the Madras High Court challenging this decision of the government. The High Court had put a stay on the decision to give government jobs. After this the matter reached the Supreme Court. Now, after the Supreme Court has lifted the High Court ban, the way for the affected families to get government jobs seems to be clear. This decision is being considered an important step towards financial security for those who have lost an earning member of their family. Affected by this order in Karur accident 41 families New hope has arisen in me. The Supreme Court’s observations regarding the role of the judiciary in the relief and rehabilitation policies of the government also make this case important.