Himachal Government on Thursday decided to confer Himachal Gaurav Purskar to Assistant Town Planner, Kasauli Shail Bala who laid down her life while performing her duty in obeying the orders of the Supreme Court for demolition of unauthorised construction by Hoteliers at Kasauli in Solan district.
A spokesman of the State Government said that it was decided in a high-level meeting held to review the situation. He said that apart from Rs 5lakh financial assistance already announced by the State Government, it was also decided that the family of the deceased officer would be provided full salary for her remaining service period.
The Spokesman said that Government was committed implemented orders of SC and would provide full protection to the officials engaged in implementation of the orders.