Steps Being Taken To Ensure Availability Of Sanitizers & Masks At Prices Fixed By Govt, Centre Tells SC
4 years, 9 months ago

Steps Being Taken To Ensure Availability Of Sanitizers & Masks At Prices Fixed By Govt, Centre Tells SC

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The Supreme Court of India has noted the submissions put forward by the Central Government regarding the implementation of measures to prevent black marketing of sanitizers and mask and has directed for proper adherence of the same in wake of the Coronavirus outbreak. Petition had been filed by Justice of Rights Foundation seeking intervention of the Court to ensure sale of masks and sanitizers was at reasonable prices to the public at large. Solicitor-General Tushar Mehta submitted to the Court that surgical/N95 masks had been declared as essential goods and that steps were being taken by the Government of India to issue directions regarding the availability and distribution of the masks, hand sanitizers and liquid soaps at their minimum retail prices fixed by the Government. He also submitted that there is a helpline provided at the control rooms which are working round the clock responding to complaints by persons who are not able to secure the essential commodities at the prices fixed by the Government.

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India Today  

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4 years, 6 months ago

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4 years, 6 months ago

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4 years, 7 months ago

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4 years, 7 months ago

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4 years, 8 months ago

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4 years, 9 months ago

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Firstpost  

The Centre told the Supreme Court on Friday that it would publicise helpline numbers for effective implementation of its notification meant to control prices of face masks and sanitizers amid the coronavirus pandemic. New Delhi: The Centre told the Supreme Court on Friday that it would publicise helpline numbers for effective implementation of its notification meant to control prices of …

[COVID 19] Kerala HC Directs Govt. To Take Measures To Control Price Rise Of Face Masks & Hand Sanitizers [Read Judgment]
4 years, 9 months ago

[COVID 19] Kerala HC Directs Govt. To Take Measures To Control Price Rise Of Face Masks & Hand Sanitizers [Read Judgment]

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