Gauhati High Court (GHC) Seeks Measures & Preparedness Taken in Tea Garden Areas of Assam
The Gauhati High Court (GHC) has directed the Assam Government to provide in writing the measures and preparedness taken in the tea garden areas of the State by May 31, 2021.
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GUWAHATI: The Gauhati High Court (GHC) has directed the Assam Government to provide in writing the measures and preparedness taken in the tea garden areas of the State by May 31, 2021.
In the order The Gauhati High Court said, Nevertheless, we want a written reply from the State, which must come on record before the next date. The Government in the counter affidavit must also show as to the test being done and what kind of test is being done, for determination of COVID-19 infection.
Gauhati HC seeks written reply from Assam government on COVID-19 situation in tea estates
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Synopsis
The PIL addresses issues relating to the present situation under the Covid-19 pandemic in the Tea Gardens of Assam. There are about 800 tea Gardens and 434 Tea Estates in Assam. The condition of workers in these Tea Gardens is an issue which has been raised before this Court.
Another issue raised before this court is the creation of a Post COVID Clinic for treatment of patients, who have suffered from COVID and need to be advised on various aspects after their recovery from COVID.