The Supreme Court will today hear a suo motu petition, taking into account the “problems and miseries of migrant labourers," amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
The state government’s decision to set up an upper house is a strategic move made by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to augment her unfulfilled political and business interests.
Petitioner Advocate has pointed out that Section 12 of the Disaster Management Act mandates payment of Ex-Gratia amount to the person affected by the Disaster.
Therefore, direction may be issued to respondents to consider the application for grant of contract carriage permits to run bike taxi to the appellant herein.
The notification states that, in view of the order of state government and considering the persisting situation, the Rajasthan High Court at Jodhpur and Jaipur bench will continue to hear in virtual mode until May 17.