The Jharkhand High Court on Wednesday, taking suo-motto cognizance of the boat mishap at Ranchi lake, issued notices to State Tourism department, Jharkhand State Tourism Development Corporation as well as Ranchi Municipal Corporation, asking what rules and regulations have been made for the tourists and what safety measures are being taken for the safety of human life at the water tourist spots in the State.
"The Chief Justice has directed us to issue notices to State Tourism Department, JSTDC and RMC asking about the rules and regulations made for the safety of human life at the water tourist spots in the state," said Additional Advocate General Jaiprakash.
The court has also asked whether those rules are being followed or not. The case will be heard next on January 13.
In a tragic accident on Sunday, an overcrowded boat capsized in Ranchi lake leaving at least four persons dead and five others injured. The incident took place when the ill-fated boat, about 16 people on board, including Additional Chief Secretary Sajal Chakraborty entered the lake at the occasion of inauguration of boating facility in it. The Jharkhand HC is already hearing a PIl raising questions on lack of civic amenities to people at tourist spots in the State.