Locate People From State Who Attended Religious Congregation At Nizamuddin : Karnataka HC Directs To State Govt. [Read Order]

The Karnataka High Court on Friday said the State Government will have to act immediately and help the community of farmers, during the lockdown period of 21-days, announced to avoid the spread of coronavirus. The court said "The State Government must take all possible steps to give effect to the amendment dated March 27, carried out to the Government Order dated March 24, by ensuring that the farmers are allowed to perform farming operations by allowing the passage of farmers and their labourers to the respective fields, and by permitting the transport of agricultural/horticultural produce for its sale, or by arranging for the purchase of the agricultural/horticultural produce from the doorsteps of the farmers." The bench has also directed the State Government to file its response in writing, setting out the measures taken for the implementation of clause of the order dated March 24, regarding complete ban on all the religious congregations, during the lockdown period. So long as the state government does not permit the pet shops to be kept open, the District Magistrates and the Animal Welfare Board shall ensure that due care of such evacuated animals is taken by providing food, water, medicines, etc.