Kolkata, Dec 15 (UNI) The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC held its two days' 'Open Hearing and Camp Sitting' organized in Kolkata for the cases pertaining to the state of West Bengal.
The Commission took up 140 cases in its Open Hearing on the day one and recommended monetary relief of Rs six Lakh in three cases and it directed to issue Show Cause Notices to the State government in two matters for providing monetary relief for prima-facie violation of human rights. In some cases, reports received from authorities were ordered to be sent to the complainants for their comments and, in some cases, further reports have been called for.
66 cases were closed based on satisfactory response from the State Government and redressal of the grievances raised in the complaints. The cases were heard in three single benches, presided over by Mr. Justice H.L. Dattu, Chairperson, NHRC and Members Mr. Justice P.C. Ghose and Mrs. Jyotika Kalra.