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L. H. Lalzarzoliana, S/o L. H. Sangliana (Late) – Appellant
Versus
State of Mizoram, rep. by Chief Secretary to the Government of Mizoram – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
Michael Zothankhuma, J.
1. The proceeding is conducted through remote Video Conference.
2. Heard Mr. J.C. Lalnunsanga, learned counsel for the petitioner. Also heard Mr. D. Das, learned Advocate General, Mizoram along with Mr. A.D. Choudhury, learned Additional Advocate General, Mizoram. Ms. Zairemsangpuii, learned CGC appears for the respondent Nos. 5, 6 & 7.
3. This Public Interest Litigation has been filed for a direction to be issued to the respondent Nos. 1 to 4 to set up an RT-PCR diagnostic laboratory in Civil hospital, Lunglei, by installing the RT-PCR machine donated by one Mr. Zodintluanga on 26.06.2020.
4. The Director, Hospital & Medical Education, Mizoram issued letter No. B. 11013/76/2013-CHL/DHME(PP) dated 7.5.2021, addressed to the Medical Superintendent, Civil Hospital, Lunglei, which is to the following effect:-
Dear Sir,
You are requested to install the RT-PCR machine which was donated by Pu Zodintluanga, MLA at Microbiology Deptt., Lunglei at the earliest. Compliance report is to be submitted to the undersigned."
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