Punjab and Haryana High Court criticises petitioners for approaching the court during the ongoing Punjab floods, urging them to wait for accountability. The Court directs the State to respond to PILs only after the flood situation is under control.
The Supreme Court of India has summoned the Central Government to address a PIL highlighting over 700 heatwave-related deaths. Filed by activist Vikrant Tongad, the petition demands strict national guidelines, urgent action plans, and systems for heatwave alerts. The Court emphasized the importance of immediate measures for vulnerable populations.
The Kerala High Court stated the Union Government and NDMA can influence banks to waive loans for Wayanad landslide victims, despite RBI’s restrictions. Kerala Bank already waived Rs 5 crore in loans, serving as a model. Additionally, the court called for immediate state actions to enhance disaster preparedness ahead of monsoon rains.
The Kerala High Court has expressed concern over the Wayanad landslides, attributing them to human “apathy and greed.” The court initiated a PIL to prompt the state government to reconsider its approach to sustainable development. It plans to review policies on natural resource exploitation, environmental preservation, disaster management, and sustainable development, emphasizing the need for immediate corrective action.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is seeking the Supreme Court’s intervention to expedite the eviction of residents from 63 dangerously dilapidated buildings in Mumbai. Legal challenges have caused significant delays, prompting the BMC to act swiftly to prevent potential disasters. The BMC has identified 188 dangerous buildings in a pre-monsoon survey this year, with plans to tackle the issue effectively.
Today (3rd April): The Tamil Nadu government has accused the Central government of withholding Rs. 37,000 crore allocated for flood relief. The state argues that the delay in fund release hinders disaster management efforts and violates fundamental rights. They have filed a plea in the Supreme Court, seeking the allocation of these funds and highlighting the unequal treatment compared to other states.