Key highlights of Positive action from the Govt, IOC & others so far -
Financial Assistance to Manju’s family
The IOC chairman has handed over ~Rs. 28 lakhs to Manju’s family and given a monthly pension of Rs. 10,000/- for the next 15 years.
- Ms. Sudha Narayanamurty has given Rs. 5 lakhs to the bereaved
family from her trust
- IOC Officers’ Association has committed, though not yet disbursed,
Rs. 15 lakh to Manjunath’s family
- Manjunath’s parents have applied for an LPG dealership in Bangalore - the matter is pending with IOC, they have not yet reverted.
PNB and Canara Bank have written off Manju’s education loans
- IOC has written off Manju’s car loan
- IOCL offered a job to Manju’s brother, which has been turned down
by his parents for obvious reasons. Manju’s brother is now employed -
he is an M.Tech in metallurgy. His sister is still looking for a job
in embedded software. We have circulated her CV and arranged for
interviews. If anyone can help let us know.
Home Minister Mr. Shivraj Patil has conveyed to parliament that the center has asked UP for full details of the murder and will follow up on this case
- BJP MP, Mr. Anant Kumar has asked for a CBI enquiry into the case
- IOC chairman has assured Manju’s family that IOC will pursue the case and bring the culprits to justice
In Manjunath’s memory and Recognition for his bravery
IOCL has recommended Manjunath for the highest Bravery Award for a civilian in the line of duty – Ashok Chakra award. The trust has sent a letter supporting the recommendation.
- We have also nominated Manjunath for the Godfrey Philips bravery
Award.
- IOC is instituting an award in Manju’s memory for the best retail sales team in the company
Petrol Adulteration Issue
IOC is launching an anti-adulteration drive
- The Prime Minister has chaired meetings on PDS repricing and is expected to announce measures to curb adulteration