MHA invokes Disaster Management Act to ensure unobstructed inter-state movement of medical oxygen
India TodayThe Ministry of Home Affairs invoked the Disaster Management Act on Thursday after several states, including Delhi, cried foul over the shortage of medical oxygen. In its order, the MHA said no restriction shall be imposed on the movement of medical oxygen between the states. Reacting to reports about states, including Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan blocking the movement of trucks carrying medical oxygen, the MHA said top police and district officials of states found in violation of the order will be held responsible. Family members of Covid-19 patients wait to fill empty cylinders with medical oxygen outside a filling centre in Kanpur, UP on Thursday A bench of the Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the central government to ensure a stable supply of medical oxygen to hospitals in the national capital housing Covid-19 patients.
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