As reported by ANI, Central Government Advocate Gaurav Kant, wrote to the Chief Justice of Delhi High court for a suo moto action to be taken against the officials who couldn’t prevent the religious congregation at Nizamuddin.<\/p>\n
Advocate Kanth said,<\/p>\n
“religious congregation at Alamo Markaz Banglewali Masjid at Nizamuddin is a blatant disregard of the extent notifications and contributed to the spread of COVID-19 across the country.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Further he asserted in his letter that,<\/p>\n
“..in view of the situation and being a responsible officer of the Court, it is my duty to bring to the attention of Your Lordships so that Your Lordships can take suo moto cognizance of the situation and pass appropriate orders.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
He also sought appropriate actions to be taken against the negligence on the part of the officials.<\/p>\n
He also asked the court to suggest remedial measures in order to curtail the spread of COVID-19 in the Nizamuddin area.<\/p>\n
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