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2002 DIGILAW 485 (GUJ)

ASHOK BHARGAVA v. STATE

2002-07-03

D.S.SINHA, J.M.PANCHAL

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D. S. SINHA, J. ( 1 ) ). HEARD Mr. P. K. Jani, learned counsel appearing for the petitioners, Mr. A. D. Oza, learned Government Pleader for the respondent nos. 1 to 5, and Mr. C. J. Vin, learned counsel appearing for the respondent no. 6. ( 2 ) ). MOVED by the agony suffered by the victims of Bhuj earthquake, the enlightened and vigilant petitioners, through instant writ petition by way of Public Interest Litigation, profess to highlight the urgent need of due medical attention and relief to the victims, especially the need for medical attention referred to in paragraph 17 of the petition. ( 3 ) ). RESPONDING to the notice, two affidavits have been filed on behalf of the respondent nos. 1, 2 and 3. ( 4 ) ). FROM the averments made in the affidavits, giving detailed account of steps taken and the material produced before the Court along therewith in support of the averments, it transpires that process of taking all possible requisite steps in right direction to provide maximum possible medical care has already begun, and is continued with vigour. The Court is also assured that the process, which is continuing one, shall be further strengthened and reinforced appropriately to meet the exigencies of the situation keeping in view the limitations, constraints and resources. The Court trusts and hopes that the respondents shall, jointly and severally, do everything possible and at their command to ameliorate the suffering of the victims with special attention to the medical care. ( 5 ) ). IN view of the facts and circumstances noticed above, the Court does not consider it appropriate and feasible to intervene and make any further direction. ( 6 ) ). HOWEVER, in case of any difficulty perceived by the petitioners, it shall always be open to them, rather appropriate, to approach the concerned Ombudsman, the institution evolved by this Court to provide a forum for redress to the victims of Bhuj earthquake through its judgment and decision, rendered in Bipinchandra J. Divan and Ors. vs. State of Gujarat and Ors. , reported in 2001 (2) Gujarat Law Reporter at Page 1394. ( 7 ) ). SUBJECT to what has been said above, the petition shall stand disposed of finally. Notices are discharged. No order as to costs. .