Precious Kashmir News
Jammu, May 7: Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Thursday asked the authorities to prepare the public for the permissible conduct once the restrictions (partial or complete) are removed post COVID lock down; progression of COVID-19 virus infection and life of virus; the possibility of carriers existing and infecting despite the lockdown and all related information.
A Division Bench of the High Court has issued a string of instructions while hearing two Public Interest Litigations (PIL)s on COVID-19 pandemic.
As per JKSLA, the Division Bench of J&K High Court is continuously assessing the situation that has arisen due to the COVID-19 pandemic and action taken on the issues highlighted vide its order dated 03/04/2020 and which need to be addressed by the authorities working for mitigation of sufferings caused by COVID-19.
The High Court called for starting widespread dissemination of the information forthwith about the permissible conduct upon removal of the restrictions (partial or complete); progression of COVID-19 virus infection and life of virus; the possibility of carriers existing and infecting despite the lockdown and all related information, using all available mediums.
In line with the directions of the High Court, J&K SLSA has impressed upon the administration to take into consideration the availability of the PLVs in the effort towards mitigation of COVID-19.
The JKSLA has offered its cooperation in the awareness campaign with its wide outreach of para legal volunteers as the same could prove a valuable tool in the efforts.
It has suggested that all the PLVs would work in close coordination with the Department of Information as and when required.
Educate people about post lockdown challenges: HC
