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The Delhi High Court on Monday points out Rajasthan to honour the orders for supplying medical oxygen and remove any obstruction caused in the passage.
A Division Bench comprising Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Rekha Palli observes that it serves no purpose for anyone to cause any obstruction in the smooth flow of the much needed medical oxygen supply.
“It serves no purpose for anyone to cause any obstruction in the smooth flow of much needed Medical Oxygen. Stoppage of tankers by one State would have a snowballing effect, and would eventually adversely impact the concerned State as well.” The Bench observed.
The Court was informed by INOX that the State of Rajasthan detained their four cryogenic tankers after they were moved from the State in order to service the transportation arrangement from the plants of Air Liquide.
Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, gave assurance to the court that strict action would be taken against those who stopped the tankers and the same would be released.
“We hope and expect the State of Rajasthan to honour the orders passed by the court and the Central government. An obstruction in the matter of liquid oxygen at this stage will tantamount to endangering hundreds of human lives. It will serve no purpose to anyone to obstruct,” the Court said.
The court also directed that refillers have to comply with its earlier order to provide details of the deliveries made by them to hospitals and others.
“We direct all the refillers to ensure that the refilled cylinders are supplied in terms of the directions of the GNCTD, and all such supplies are accounted for, failing which, we shall be compelled to take strict action against them,” the Bench ordered.
