Lekha G
The Supreme Court gave formal clearance to a special covid care centre at the new additional building complex in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi on Thursday.
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) had written to the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana to convert the new advocate’s chamber building into a Covid-19 care centre for lawyers, court staff and their families.
The Apex Court in its press release has said that it is for the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) to decide as to how to operate the facility and the staff of Supreme Court Registry will not be associated with the same.
If the GNCTD, based on its own assessment, comes forward to set up a facility at the location proposed and as per the duly approved blueprint, the Supreme Court Administration can consider handing over space to the concerned Authority of GNCTD in accordance with Covid-19 protocol.
