Supply 700MT Oxygen To Delhi Daily, Don’t Force Us To Take Coercive Steps: SC To Centre
Mumbai: The Supreme Court on Friday pulled up the Center following a complaint from the Delhi government that it did not receive 700 metric tonnes of oxygen even after court orders.
The apex court cautioned the Center and said that it would have to provide 700 metric tonnes of oxygen to Delhi every day till the order is reviewed or amended.
“Don’t force us to take coercive steps. Tell your officers to comply with our order of 700 MT of oxygen every day,” the Supreme Court told Solicitor General Tushar Mehta.
Hearing the case, the apex court yesterday told the central government that Delhi should receive at least 700 tonnes of oxygen every day to meet the needs of COVID-19 patients.
“If nothing is to be hidden, let it come before the nation how allocation and distribution are done transparently by the Centre,” the Supreme Court added.
Delhi on Thursday reported 19,133 fresh Covid-19 cases and 335 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to official data. The Covid-19 positivity rate has dropped below 25% for the first time since April 18.
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