Compensation For COVID Deaths: Supreme Court Grants Centre 4 Weeks Time Extension To Frame Guidelines

Srishti Ojha

16 Aug 2021 3:06 PM IST

The Bench while granting time, asked the Union of India to place on record an affidavit mentioning the steps taken to issue the other guidelines as directed by the Court's judgement dated June 30th.

The Supreme Court on Monday granted four weeks time to the Centre to frame guidelines making recommendations for payment of ex-gratia assistance to dependents of those who succumbed to COVID-19. A Division Bench comprising Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice MR Shah was hearing a plea by Union of India seeking a 4 weeks extension of time for National Disaster Management Authority to...

Compensation For COVID Deaths: Supreme Court Grants Centre 4 Weeks Time Extension To Frame Guidelines

Srishti Ojha

The Bench while granting time, asked the Union of India to place on record an affidavit mentioning the steps taken to issue the other guidelines as directed by the Court's judgement dated June 30th.

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