JUDGMENT

B.N.Mahapatra, J.

The above two writ petitions have been filed in the nature of Public Interest Litigation with following prayers. W.P.(C). No.12328 of 2012

“The Hon’ble Court may kindly direct the State to (i) conduct a high level enquiry for fixing responsibility for the negligence which led to the death of children due to the collapse of the wall on 09.07.2012; (ii) constitute a task force to look into the safety standards/norms/conditions of Anganwadi Centres and Schools with a view to ensuring the safety of children; (iii) take necessary steps to repair/restructure dilapidated/damaged buildings in which Anganwadi Centres operate and to make alternative arrangements; (iv) take steps for construction of new buildings for Anganwadi Centres that lack own buildings; The Hon’ble Court may kindly monitor the implementation of these directions through appropriate mechanisms/procedures. The Hon’ble Court may kindly direct the State to initiate criminal proceedings against the guilty persons/officials. The Hon’ble Court may further direct the State to adequately compensate the bereaved parents by paying Rs.Ten Lakh for each deceased child. The Hon’ble Court may kindly issue fur