The DC, however, expressed his doubts over Shravan’s case. “Though we have offered Shravan to stay at the Sector-15 old age home and have offered him ration to fulfill his daily requirements, providing the compensation is slightly difficult due to policy matters,” said Kataria.

Explaining the ‘hurdles’ for Shravan in receiving his compensation, the DC said: “In case of any natural calamity like the wall collapse that killed his wife and daughter and made him handicapped for life, any compensation can be given only to the domicile of Haryana, which he does not possess as of now.”

Kataria added that despite the case having been forwarded to the State Social Welfare Department, the response is awaited.

Shravan, meanwhile, is busy collecting his old medical bills, hoping that the authorities will reimburse them.

“For the last so many days, I have been busy collecting and arranging my medical bills with a hope that they will be reimbursed by the Administration,” said Shravan. He said he will approach the Secretary, Red Cross, Sector 15, today with the bills even though he had failed to meet her on two occasions previously.