BHUKAMP PIDIT ANDOLAN vs STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court addressed the claims for compensation related to earthquake victims in Uttarkashi and Tehri Garwal districts. It was determined that only four claimants in Uttarkashi were eligible, while in Tehri, 576 eligible claimants had not come forward for compensation, and 907 claims were pending verification. The Court directed the District Collector to verify the pending claims within two months and to notify the eligible claimants within one month for compensation disbursement. The writ petition was disposed of without costs.