But it can only be concluded that the service line lacked proper insulation amounting to non-maintenance of the wire. The main electricity post and the main line, which was 12 feet away from the premises, were maintained. Hence, the authorities are liable to pay compensation, the court said. The court was hearing the case of Ramakkal of Madurai, who sought compensation from TANGEDCO after her husband died while coming in contact with a live wire. MaduraiThe Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Friday directed TANGEDCO to pay a compensation of ? three lakh to a woman, after her husband, the sole bread winner of the family, was electrocuted while coming in contact with a live wire.
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