The Madras high court has sought a response from the central and state governments on a plea to take steps to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in the state. A division bench of justices M M Sundresh and S Ananthi was hearing

HC seeks response from TN to prevent spread of Covid-19
TNN | Mar 30, 2021, 04:03 IST
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Madurai: The Madras high court has sought a response from the central and state governments on a plea to take steps to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in the state.
A division bench of justices M M Sundresh and S Ananthi was hearing a public interest litigation filed by K K Ramesh, a litigant appearing as party-in-person from Madurai district.

The petitioner stated that there is a recent spike in Covid-19 cases in the state. Ahead of the assembly elections, political parties are organising several public meetings and processions across the state. People participating in such meetings are not properly following the Covid-19 protocol such as wearing masks and maintaining physical distancing.
Since it would pave way for the increase in the number of Covid-19 cases, such meetings where people gather in large numbers should not be permitted by the authorities. Though he sent a representation to the authorities in this regard and to take steps to prevent the spread, there was no response.