Railways ordered to pay Compensation for doctor's injury
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The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (DCDRC), Ajmer, recently directed Railways to pay compensation of Rs 60,000 to a doctor at JLN Hospital, who was injured when stepping down from the train at Ajmer station, where there was no platform.
During the incident on April 10, 2016, the doctor sustained multiple fractures and had to remain bedridden for six months. However, while responding to the incident, the railways stated that the passenger intentionally stepped down from the coach, where there was no platform.
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