New Delhi: The Central Government has informed the Delhi High Court that it has asked all the States and Union Territories to ensure strict compliance of national guidelines related to COVID-19 management and take necessary steps under the Disaster Management Act. The Center has said that they have also been directed to consider the implementation of targeted and quick steps for Covid-19 management by July 31. It also mentioned that it was necessary to start activities after the reduction in the cases of COVID-19 and that the states and union territories should ensure that “the entire process is done with caution”. Regarding the suo motu proceedings of the High Court on the violation, the Center said this through its standing advocate Anil Soni.
The Center has said that the national guidelines related to COVID-19 management include covering the mouth, maintaining proper distance from each other, not spitting in public places, working from home, grading work/business hours, Including measures like monitoring, sanitizing and disinfecting things/places from time to time. Making it clear that the decision to impose or relax restrictions should be based on the situation on the ground, the Center said that the officials of the states and union territories should ensure that the steps to contain the disease are continuously monitored and gradual restrictions/relaxation are implemented. Be consistent in doing it. The High Court was also informed that the Center has also shared infrastructure with the states for the implementation of quick and targeted measures.
