(1) AFTER hearing both sides, we pass the following interim directions in this case to be given effect to forthwith by the State of Bihar:

1 In respect of each patient in the Ranchi Mansik Arogya Shala the daily allocation for diet will be increased from the existing inadequate figure of only Rs. 3-50 to Rs. 10.00 per day per patient and dietary articles of that value shall be supplied to each patient.

2. Arrangements should be made forthwith to supply adequate quantity of pure drinking water to the hospital, if necessary, by engaging water tankers to transport potable water from outside.

3. Immediate arrangements should be made for the restoration of proper sanitary conditions in the lavoratories and bathrooms of the hospital.

4. All patients in the hospital who are not at present having mattresses and blankets should be immediately supplied the same within 15 days from today. Such of the patients who have not been even cots should also be provided cots within 6 weeks from today so that no patient shall be thereafter without a cot.

5. The ceiling limit at present in vogue in respect of cost of medicines allowable for each patient will stand removed, with i