Greeva Garg –
The Uttarakhand Government suspended the Char Dham Yatra, after the High Court of Uttarakhand had issued a stay order to allow yatra for local residents of three districts.
The State Government is waiting for further notice of the High Court in regard to this matter.
Due to avoid gathering, looking at the COVID situation this step has been taken by the High Court.
Along with issuing new guidelines, earlier on Monday, the State Government said that the first phase of the Yatra will commence on July 1, where residents of Chamoli, Rudraprayag and Uttarkashi districts will be allowed for Yatra after prior registration and RTPCR/TrueNat/RAT Covid negative test report.
As per the guidelines, the second phase will begin from July 11 for all the residents having a negative Covid test report.
The bench comprising Chief Justice Raghvendra Singh Chauhan and Justice Alok Kumar Verma issued a stay order, in view, to avoid gathering after hearing various PILs relating to health infrastructure and medical availability in the State.
Subodh Uniyal, Spokesperson of Uttarakhand Government, told media that, “The Government will examine the High Court Order and move the Supreme Court if necessary.”
The Court directed the Government to ensure that the ceremonies are fulfilled with the proper religious requirements. The system for live streaming should be set up for the devotees to watch it at their homes.