ORDER :

1. This writ petition is stated to be filed in public interest. The petitioner has stated that he is a public spirited citizen and in public interest, he has filed this writ petition seeking the following reliefs:-

“WHEREFORE, its most respectfully prayed that this Hon’ble court may kindly be pleased to:

(a) Issue a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 2 to provide compensation of Rs. 50,00,000/- to the families of media persons, newspaper delivery agents due to corona virus infection.

(b) Issue a writ in the nature of mandamus to respondents 3 to 35 to provide a compensation of Rs. 50,00,000/- to the families of media persons, newspaper delivery agents in case of any death due to corona virus.

(c) Issue a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to compulsorily conduct health check ups to all the media persons to identify any of the suspected case of corona virus and encourage work from home instead of working from offices of media houses.

(d) Issue a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to provide safety kits, masks, gloves and personal protection equipment to the media persons who visit hospitals, quarantine centers