Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Wednesday said the Centre has denied approval to a committee set up by the Delhi government to probe deaths caused by the lack of oxygen during the second wave of COVID-19 and award compensation to the families of the deceased.
He urged the Centre to not obstruct the formation of the committee. The Delhi government had sent the file seeking approval for the four-member committee to LG Anil Baijal.
Sisodia said, “The Centre has refused to grant approval for the formation of the committee. The Centre only interferes with the work of state governments. Why doesn’t it allow the state governments to function?”
Earlier, the Delhi government had said the committee would provide compensation of up to Rs 5 lakh to families of those who died due to oxygen shortage.
(Cover: Credit – Getty Images)
Delhi plans phased upgrade of 1.4 lakh CCTV cameras to improve surveillance quality, data security,…
Delhi Police halt cremation in Hari Nagar after PCR call, seize woman’s body and launch…
Delhi government shortlists three new names to replace Shahjahanbad Redevelopment Corporation, reflecting the city’s ancient…
The maximum temperature is expected to settle at 36 degrees Celsius
Probe reveals Bangladesh base, recruitment of operatives and reconnaissance across cities
Court flags rampant child trafficking in the capital, seeks responses from police, railways and child…
