HC records PIL on rice distribution
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, June 15 2021:
The High Court of Manipur has asked the state government as to what action has been taken regarding distribution of rice under Central government scheme in the state.
The High Court took note of a PIL filed by one Wahengbam Joykumar with the state of Manipur and others as respondents and the hearing of the PIL was conducted on Tuesday through video conferencing in the court of justices Sanjay Kumar and Kh Nobin.
During the hearing, additional advocate general Momota received notice for the respondents (No 1 & 2) while ASG S Suresh received notice for the respondent number three.
Instead of sending further notice, the court sought time for giving reply.
After patient hearing of the statements from both the sides, the court asked as to what action the state government has initiated regarding the May 13, 2020 ruling of the division bench of the High Court of Manipur in connection with distribution of rice in the state under Central government scheme during the first wave of COVID-19.The court then fixed July 14 for the next hearing of the PIL.