The Commission took suo motu cognizance of media reports on 04.06.2009 that while cleaning a sewer in the Maurice Nagar area of North Delhi two workers Rajesh, 43 years and Brahm Prakash, 35 years died. The Commission issued a notice to the Chief Secretary, Government of NCT of Delhi calling for a factual report. It is mandatory that workers are provided with safety kits while cleaning sewers.