Supreme Court asks Centre to gather info on ex gratia payment to COVID-19 victims’ kin
The Hindu
Bench also seeks details on headway made by States in forming grievance redressal panels
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to “gather information” from the States on the progress made by them in disbursement of the ex gratia compensation of ₹50000 to the kin of those who died of COVID-19.
A Bench of Justices A.M. Khanwilkar and C.T. Ravikumar also sought information on the headway made so far by the States in constituting grievance redressal committees to hear complaints made by the families regarding compensation payment.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta assured the information would be available on Monday.
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