IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 117 CWP-27196-2025 (O&M) Date of Decision: 12.09.2025 MUKESH DEVI ... Petitioner V/S DAKSHIN HARYANA BIJLI VITARAN NIGAM LIMITED AND ANOTHER ... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUVIR SEHGAL Present: Mr. Sunil K. Tandon, Advocate for the petitioner. *** SUVIR SEHGAL, J. (ORAL) 1. By way of present petition, petitioner is seeking issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to pay compensation on account of death of petitioner’s husband due to electrocution. 2. Counsel for the petitioner states that petitioner’s husband Jai Bhagwan was working in agricultural fields on 12.06.2021 when he spotted a snake. In order to save himself, he ran and came in contact 11 KV high voltage electric pole. Counsel submits that Jai Bhagwan was electrocuted and died on the spot. A post mortem was conducted, which shows that the death was due to electrocution. Counsel submits that General Diary, Annexure P-3, was recorded on the same day, which shows that he expired due to an electric shock. Counsel asserts that the respondents have framed a policy for grant of compensation in case of fatal/non-fatal accidents of human beings due to electrocution, Annexure Pooja Saini 2025.09.17 09:51 I attest the integrity and accuracy of this order/judgment CWP-27196-2025 (O&M) -2- P-7. He asserts that the petitioner has moved various applications, which have not been decided. He submits that a direction be issued to the respondents to examine representation dated 20.07.2025, Annexure P-6. 3. Issue notice of motion to the respondents. 4. On asking of the Court, Mr. Ravish Kaushik, Addl. A.G. Haryana, accepts notice on behalf of both the respondents. 5. Given the nature of order proposed to be passed, this Court does not deem it necessary to call for a response from the respondents. From a perusal of the averments made in the writ petition, it transpires that representations given by the petitioner are pending with the respondent authorities. In view thereof, competent authority is directed to decide the representation, Annexure P-6 in the light of the policy, Annexure P-7 as well as directions passed by this Court vide order dated 05.12.2024, Annexure P-8, by passing a speaking order within a period of four months from the date of communication of this order. 6. Writ petition is disposed of. 12.09.2025 (SUVIR SEHGAL) pooja saini JUDGE Whether Speaking/Reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No Pooja Saini 2025.09.17 09:51 I attest the integrity and accuracy of this order/judgment