Train fires: Railway to reply SC on use of sub-standard materials
The Supreme Court on Friday sought response from the Centre and Railways on the allegation that use of sub-standard materials for furnishing interiors of coaches has caused asphyxiation deaths due to inhalation of toxic gases by passengers during fire accidents in trains
They have also been asked to respond to the allegation that the supply of sub-standard materials for train coaches was due to existence of a “nexus” between cartel of vendors and officials.
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more... bench comprising Chief Justice P. Sathasivam and Justice Ranjan Gogoi said while appreciating Delhi-based advocate Abhay Singh for raising the issue of fire safety in trains in his PIL “You raised a very important issue,”while asking the Centre, Railways and its departments to file their replies within four weeks.
In his oral submission, the petitioner alleged corruption involving “nexus” between the suppliers and officials.
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