While hearing the case on Wednesday, Justice Devan Ramachandran appreciated the efforts taken by the Director of Vigilance and Anti- corruption action with respect to the roads in Kerala and said that the Vigilance should continue to do their work and make inspections.
The Director informed the Court that the samples of “road cutting” have been sent to the competent laboratory for examination and that, on obtaining the technical report with respect to the same, cases will be registered, if found necessary.
Justice Ramachandran then told the Director to ensure that all culprits, howsoever high, must be brought to book and dealt with under the most stringent provision of law.
“This Court certainly appreciates the action taken by the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau and expects the Director to keep an overall view and ensure that all culprits, howsoever high they may, is brought to book and dealt with under the most stringent provision of law,” the Court said.
The Court further said in its order that it will seek explanation from the District Collectors if there are any further road accidents solely on account of potholes and craters being left unattended.
“Needless to say, I must remind the District Collectors that this Court will certainly seek explanation from them, should there be any further accidents solely on account of potholes and craters being left unattended; and it will be certainly for them to ensure that such aspects are dealt with under the Disaster Management Act, through their subordinate officers or those under their command,” the Court made it clear.
Source: Barandbench
