{
  "id": 6600925,
  "title": "Provide maximum compensation to kin of those who died inhaling toxic gas at waste treatment plant in Idukki, KSHRC tells Keralam govt.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/provide-maximum-compensation-to-kin-of-those-who-died-inhaling-toxic",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T15:17:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/provide-maximum-compensation-to-kin-of-those-who-died-inhaling-toxic-gas-at-waste-treatment-plant-in-idukki-kshrc-tells-keralam-govt/article71452132.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Kerala State Human Rights Commission (KSHRC) has instructed the State government to offer the utmost financial support to the families of three Tamil Nadu residents who tragically passed away after breathing in toxic gas at a hotel's waste treatment facility in Idukki. In a directive issued by KSHRC chairperson Alexander Thomas, the Chief Secretary was urged to swiftly authorize the highest possible aid from the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF) if the affected families have not yet received compensation. This unfortunate incident unfolded on October 1, 2025, when Jayaraman, Michael, and Sundarapandian, all workers from Tamil Nadu, became entangled and perished inside the sewage treatment plant of the hotel. The commission emphasized that the Idukki Collector, in collaboration with the District Labour Officer, must determine the responsible authority for disbursing compensation under the Employee’s Compensation Act, which safeguards the interests of families who lose loved ones due to work-related fatalities. The order also mandated the Collector to offer legal assistance to the deceased's heirs to assist them in securing the rightful compensation. Petitions were lodged before the commission by Safai Karmachari based in New Delhi and Shreshta from Madurai, advocating for compensation on behalf of the victims' families. Despite the petitioners not appearing or responding to the commission, the related criminal case remains unresolved. The complainants, Mr. Thomas pointed out, are not the direct dependents of the deceased, but the commission had addressed the matter in the public interest.",
  "summary": "Three Tamil Nadu natives die after inhaling toxic gas at a waste treatment plant of a hotel in Kattappana in October 2025. KSHRC takes up the matter in public interest",
  "key_points": [
    "KSHRC directs Keralam govt to provide maximum compensation.",
    "Three Tamil Nadu workers died from toxic gas exposure on Oct 1, 2025.",
    "Collector to determine responsible authority for compensation."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}