Delay In Issuing Death Certificate, Court Asks Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation To Introduce 'Citizen's Charter', Set Service Delivery Timelines: Orissa High Court
In a significant ruling, the Orissa High Court has directed the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) to promptly issue necessary documents related to COVID-19 deaths, following a writ petition filed by Smt. Sakhilata Sahoo. The petitioner, claiming to be the widow of the deceased, sought these documents to secure government benefits, including an ex-gratia amount of Rs. 50,000. Key Points of the Order: Section 5: The petitioner, represented by Mr. Bijaya…
