Manipur High Court Expresses Concern Over Lack Of Medical Facilities In 'Far-Flung' Areas; Also Gives End Of June Deadline For Installation Of Oxygen Plants

The Manipur High Court on Tuesday expressed concern over lack of medical facilities in remote areas of the state. 'State Should Not Be Caught Unprepared In Meeting Challenges Of Another Wave Of Covid-19': Manipur High Court The Court has also directed the Central Government to ensure that two Oxygen plants are installed and made functional at its Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, by the end of this month, "without fail". It ordered, "Mr. M. Devananda, learned counsel, would state that only 30% of the construction for installation of the two oxygen plants sanctioned by the Central Government at RIMS, Imphal, has been completed. Mr. S. Suresh, learned ASG, shall ascertain the steps that would be taken by the Central Government to ensure that these oxygen plants are made operational by the end of June without fail." Not Proper For Us To Issue Directions For Oxygen Supply When Supreme Court Has Constituted National Task Force': Manipur High Court "Central Government shall ensure that the time stipulation as per its letter dated 22.05.2021 is adhered to without fail and the 2 new oxygen plants at RIMS, Imphal, are commissioned by the end of June, as promised," the Bench added.