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UP apprises HC on construction of trauma centre in Prayagraj
The state submitted a timeline of 180 days for DPR approval and contractor selection for construction purposes
In a PIL, the state government has apprised the Allahabad High court regarding the construction of a trauma centre at Motilal Nehru Medical College on MG Marg of the city.
Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal after hearing parties concerned observed, “Prayagraj is in desperate need of hospital for which this PIL is being heard”.
The state submitted a timeline of 180 days for DPR approval and contractor selection for construction purposes.
The court observed, “The laxity shown by the officials of the State Government is not appreciable and this Court expects from the Principal Secretary, Planning Development, Government of U.P., Lucknow to look personally in the matter and file his personal affidavit, taking steps to shorten the process and proceed with the matter with expediency looking to the medical need of the residents of Prayagraj and nearby districts.”
On non-completion of construction work in the children’s wing of SN Children’s Hospital, the court observed, “This Court is amazed at the way UPSCIDCO is functioning in regard to construction of children’s wing (Sarojni Naidu Children Hospital) which is going for the last seven years. On the next date, the Managing Director, UPSCIDCO shall file his personal affidavit disclosing the work undertaken by him and as to why he has not complied with the statement made by him in the open Court.”
