News Desk, AnyTV, New Delhi
Published by: Gaurav Pandey
Updated Mon, 07 Mar 2022 11:00 PM IST
Summary
The Supreme Court has indicated to pass an order for an independent inquiry into the matter.
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At the beginning of the hearing, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Central Government and the State of Gujarat, mentioned two concerns. Firstly, he sought an external time limit for compensation. There needs to be an external time limit, otherwise the process will be endless, he said. He also raised the issue of fake medical certificates.
Mehta told that the court has ordered that RT-PCR certificate is not necessary for claiming COVID compensation and it can be allowed on the basis of doctor’s certificate. But this exemption given by the court is being misused in some cases. Following which the bench agreed that there should be an external time limit for making a claim.
Justice Shah said, “There should be some time limit, otherwise the process will go on endlessly for five-six years.” He also said that the issue of fake medical certificate is very serious. Stating that an independent inquiry may be necessary in view of state government doctors, Justice Shah sought suggestions from senior advocate R Basant. Basant appeared on behalf of the state of Kerala.
Justice Shah told Basant, ‘Please suggest how we can curb the issue of fake certificates being issued by doctors. It can take away someone’s real opportunity. After which the Supreme Court adjourned the matter till next Monday.
The Supreme Court had approved an ex-gratia of Rs 50,000 for the next of kin of those who died due to COVID as suggested by the National Disaster Management Authority. This amount is being paid by the states from the State Disaster Response Fund.
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At the beginning of the hearing, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Central Government and the State of Gujarat, mentioned two concerns. Firstly, he sought an external time limit for compensation. There needs to be an external time limit, otherwise the process will be endless, he said. He also raised the issue of fake medical certificates.
Mehta told that the court has ordered that RT-PCR certificate is not necessary for claiming COVID compensation and it can be allowed on the basis of doctor’s certificate. But this exemption given by the court is being misused in some cases. Following which the bench agreed that there should be an external time limit for making a claim.
Justice Shah said, “There should be some time limit, otherwise the process will go on endlessly for five-six years.” He also said that the issue of fake medical certificate is very serious. Stating that an independent inquiry may be necessary in view of state government doctors, Justice Shah sought suggestions from senior advocate R Basant. Basant appeared on behalf of the state of Kerala.
Justice Shah told Basant, ‘Please suggest how we can curb the issue of fake certificates being issued by doctors. It can take away someone’s real opportunity. After which the Supreme Court adjourned the matter till next Monday.
The Supreme Court had approved an ex-gratia of Rs 50,000 for the next of kin of those who died due to COVID as suggested by the National Disaster Management Authority. This amount is being paid by the states from the State Disaster Response Fund.