ORDER : M.B. Shah, J. On 9th April, 2002, when the matter was called out Mr. Verma appearing for the State of U.P. submitted that appropriate action would be taken within 15 days from that day against the unregistered clinics in compliance with the directions issued by this Court. On the said undertaking the presence of the concerned Health Secretary was dispensed with. 2. Today, when the matter is called out, Mr. Jhinjiani, learned counsel appearing on behalf of Mr. Verma for the State of U.P. is not in a position to point out as to what action has been taken after 1998 by the State so far. He further states that he does not know the reason as to why the ultra sound machines in the unregistered clinics have not been seized. He seeks some time for filing necessary affidavit of the action taken by the State. Four weeks time is granted for filing affidavit and for taking necessary further action. Considering the fact that this matter is prolonged by the inaction of some officers of the State, time is granted as prayed for, on the condition that the State of U.P. shall pay Rs. 5,000/- as costs. It would be to the State of U.P. to recover the said amount from defaulting officers. The said amount shall be deposited with the Supreme Court Legal Aid Committee. 3. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the State of West Bengal states that further necessary action for seizing and sealing the Ultra Sound Machines owned by the clinics, which are not registered, will be taken within 15 days from today, and further survey would be carried out and necessary affidavit would be filed within 8 weeks from today. 4. Learned counsel for the State of Assam seeks four weeks time for filing necessary affidavit stating inter alia how many unregistered clinics having Ultra Sound Machines, are operating in State of Assam. She further states unregistered clinics would not be permitted to operate and their Ultra Sound Machines would be seized within four weeks from today and necessary affidavit would be filed before this Court within six weeks. 5. With regard to the remaining States, it is directed that concerned Officers shall take further steps for finding out unregistered clinics. She further states unregistered clinics would not be permitted to operate and their Ultra Sound Machines would be seized within four weeks from today and necessary affidavit would be filed before this Court within six weeks. 5. With regard to the remaining States, it is directed that concerned Officers shall take further steps for finding out unregistered clinics. If such unregistered clinics are found to be operating in any part of the State, the concerned Officers are directed to seize and seal the said machines, and they are also directed not to permit them to operate. All the States are directed to file necessary affidavit on or before 5th August, 2002. 6. By order dated 29.01.2002, we, inter alia, directed that the Union of India/concerned authorities may also take the help of the following Associations for the purpose of obtaining information about the user of the ultra sound machines/ scanners: 1. INDIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (IMA ) 2. INDIAN RADIOLOGISTS ASSOCIATION 3. FEDERATION OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGISTS SOCIETY OF INDIA (FOGSI) 7. In view of this order, Secretary to Family Welfare Department is directed to file necessary affidavit indicating status of further action taken and the information gathered so far. 8. Stand over to 13th August, 2002.