Today(31st July), The Delhi High Court criticized authorities over the deaths of three UPSC aspirants who drowned in a coaching center’s basement, linking the tragedy to inadequate tax collection amid a “freebies culture.” The court also faulted the investigation, noting that the police were focusing on a passerby while ignoring MCD officials responsible for the area.
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NEW DELHI: Today(31st July), The Delhi High Court expressed strong disapproval of the authorities following the tragic deaths of three UPSC aspirants who drowned in the basement of a coaching center. The court linked the incident to a lack of proper tax collection, attributing it to a prevailing “freebies culture.”
A bench led by Acting Chief Justice Manmohan pointed out flaws in the ongoing investigation, stating it was a “strange probe” where the police were targeting a passerby who drove a car, while no action was being taken against the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) officials responsible for the area.
The court highlighted the issue of multi-storey buildings operating without adequate drainage systems.
“If you want to maintain a ‘freebies culture’ and avoid collecting taxes, such incidents are bound to occur.”
-the bench remarked, with Justice Tushar Rao Gedela also present.
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Criticizing the authorities further, the court mentioned the necessity of developing infrastructure. However, it noted that the administration appeared bankrupt and unable to pay salaries, pointing out the critical financial mismanagement affecting public safety.
The court was addressing a plea demanding a high-level committee to investigate the deaths of the three civil service aspirants in the basement of the flooded coaching center located in Old Rajinder Nagar. The tragic incident occurred on the evening of July 27, claiming the lives of Shreya Yadav (25) from Uttar Pradesh, Tanya Soni (25) from Telangana, and Nevin Delvin (24) from Kerala.
The incident has sparked outrage and raised questions about the safety standards and regulatory oversight of educational institutions in the area. The court’s remarks underscore the broader issue of governance and the impact of financial policies on public safety infrastructure. The demand for accountability and the establishment of a high-level committee aim to ensure that such tragedies are prevented in the future and that responsible parties are held accountable.
