SC constitutes 12-member task force to ensure scientific distribution of oxygen to states
The Supreme Court said the national task force will be responsible for formulating a methodology for the scientific allocation of medical oxygen to states amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Family members of Covid-19 patients crowd at an oxygen refilling centre in Kanpur. (Photo: PTI)
The Supreme Court on Saturday constituted a 12-member national task force that would be tasked with formulating a methodology for the scientific allocation of medical oxygen to states and Union Territories (UTs) during the pandemic.
Issuing the order, a bench of Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice MR Shah said this taskforce would be at liberty to draw upon the human resources of the Union government for consultation and information. It would also be free to formulate its modalities and procedure for working.
SC sets up a 12-member National Task Force to facilitate public health response to the pandemic
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SC sets up a 12-member National Task Force to facilitate public health response to the pandemicPTI
Last Updated: May 08, 2021, 08:41 PM IST
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The bench said the Union Cabinet Secretary will be the convenor of the task force and may nominate an officer not below the rank of Additional Secretary to depute for him, when necessary.
Supreme Court sets up National Task Force to streamline oxygen allocation across the country
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