CWP No. 2949 of 2010-D a/w CWPIL No. 7 of 2010 09.12.2011 Present: Mr. Shrawan Dogra, Advocate, for the petitioner in CWP No. 2949 of 2010. Mr. Anand Sharma, Amicus Curiae, in CWPIL No. 7 of 2010. Mr. Vivek Singh Thakur, Additional Advocate General, for respondents-State. Mr. Ajay Mohan Goel, Advocate, for respondent No. 2 in both the petitions. Mr. Anil Chauhan, Advocate, for respondent No. 5 in both the petitions. CWP No. 2949 of 2010 During the pendency of the petition, after the intervention by this Court, various steps have been taken by the Power Project Proponent for the upliftment of the people in the area. It appears that they are complying with most of the environmental requirements also. Therefore, the petition has become infructuous. It is, however, made clear that in case there is any further violation of rules, guidelines or EMP by the Project Proponent in future, the petitioner or any of the residents of the area shall be at liberty to again approach this Court. The petition stands disposed of accordingly. CWPIL No. 7 of 2010 In the earlier writ petition, we had appointed a Commission to visit the spot and while submitting its report, the Local Commissioners had pointed out to us that there were no health, education and veterinary facilities available in Kut village and the surrounding areas. After the intervention of this Court, Medical and Veterinary Officers / Pharmacists were appointed in the area and there is no complaint in this behalf. Education up to the middle class level is -: 2 :- also provided in the area itself. However, with regard to the High School, due to paucity of number of students, the Government expressed its inability to open a High School in the area which is situated in a remote part of the State. This Court had, therefore, requested the Principal Secretary (Education) to the Government of Himachal Pradesh to explore the feasibility to provide hostel accommodation to the students of village Kut and the surrounding villages in Sarahan or Jeori. The Principal Secretary (Education) filed an affidavit stating that ten number Type -I quarters in Block Nos. 4 and 5 have been allotted by Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam on standard rent of ` 190/- per month per quarter for two years and this will be used to run the hostel till a proper hostel is constructed. Mr. Vivek Singh Thakur, learned Additional Advocate General, has informed us that, in fact, sanction has already been made for payment of rent and electricity charges and the students shall have to bear the burden of paying the expenses of food consumed /mess charges. This would have to be paid by the students even if they have to live of their own. As we understand, no further relief can be granted. However, we make it clear that if under any policy of the State where free hostel accommodation has to be provided to the students belonging to the under privileged section of the society, then the concerned students may apply for the same. We are sure that the Government will consider the matter. The SJVN is a very big organization. We are sure that it is aware about is corporate social responsibility. We hope and expect that -: 3 :- this organization, keeping in view the interest of the poor people, will not charge rent for the vacant accommodation being rented out for the purpose of the hostel. We would also request the SJVN to explore the possibility of providing free board and lodging to these underprivileged children who have to live more than 16 kilometers away from their homes. We hope and expect that the SJVN will show a magnanimous and liberal approach and if funds are available in any of it's social welfare schemes, it may use these for the benefit of these poor children. We may make it clear that if the number of students of the High School level in Kut area increases or the policy is modified, then High School may be opened in Kut area as per the new policy/requirements. The petition is disposed of in the aforesaid terms. (Deepak Gupta) Judge (Sanjay Karol) Judge December 09, 2011 (rajni)