Delay in Court Order Execution Threatens Future of 700 Students
Despite court ruling in 2022, Education Department fails to compensate deceased laborer’s family; decree action initiated against Amarathun Government School
Banswara/Amarathun – A decree proceeding has been initiated against the Government Upper Secondary School, Amarathun, after the Education Department failed to comply with a 2022 court order related to a tragic incident that occurred in 2012. The delay not only continues to deny justice to the bereaved family of the deceased laborer but has also thrown the academic future of over 700 students into uncertainty.
The case dates back to 22 September 2012, when Harish Charpota, a mason working on a classroom construction project under the RMSA scheme, was electrocuted within the school premises due to a live electric wire. The fatal accident happened during the school day around 1:30 PM. According to reports, the then principal, Anandilal Suthar, failed to ensure that the electric poles and wires were safely removed before allowing the construction work to begin—an act of negligence that proved deadly.
Following a prolonged legal battle, the Banswara Court delivered its judgment on 04 March 2022, directing a compensation of ₹6,74,800, split in the ratio of 80:20 between RSEB and the Education Department. The latter's share amounted to ₹1,34,960 as principal plus ₹1,00,770 as interest accrued till March 2024, totaling ₹2,35,770. With further delay in payment, the amount has now risen to approximately ₹2,55,770 as of April 2025.
Despite several follow-ups by the current principal Mr. Arun Vyas, including registered letters, emails, and personal visits to the higher education authorities, no payment has been made. Financial proposals were reportedly sent from the District Education Officer (Secondary) Banswara to the Directorate in Bikaner, and a letter was also issued to the District Collector appointing Public Prosecutor Gaurav Upadhyay. Still, no decisive action has been taken to comply with the court’s directive.
The matter was recently brought before the Gram Panchayat Amarathun’s general assembly, where villagers, parents, and the victim's family unanimously demanded the immediate execution of the court order. The community has also appealed for a compensation of ₹2 crore to the victim’s family and government employment to a next of kin, as a step toward justice and relief.
Compounding the problem, electrical fittings at the school remain unsafe, increasing the risk of future accidents. The villagers have urged the government to immediately allocate funds to carry out proper wiring and electrical repairs throughout the campus.
With the Education Department’s continued inaction, not only is the legacy of a retired principal’s negligence haunting the institution, but the lives and education of over 700 students now hang in the balance. The deceased’s father, Bholaram, has been forced to wander from office to office in his old age, waiting for justice that seems ever elusive.
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