Mysore/Mysuru: Karnataka State Safai Karmachari Commission Chairman M. Shivanna and Mayor Rukmini Madegowda yesterday handed over Rs. 5 lakh cheque to the family of Pourakarmika who died during Corona crisis.
Vasantha, wife of Suresh, a deceased Pourakarmika, received the cheque. Shivanna said he came to know about non-payment of compensation to the family of Suresh, who died in the line of duty last year, through a newspaper, and instructed officials to arrange for payment immediately. “The Commission’s endeavour is to extend all facilities to families of deceased Pourakarmikas and accordingly, Rs. 5 lakh cheque has been disbursed.
