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Time of India
4 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Devaswom vigilance wing must inspect all food outlets in Sabarimala at least once a week, Kerala HC
Kochi: High court has ordered that the vigilance wing of Travancore devaswom board (TDB) must conduct regular inspections, at least once a week, in all hotels, restaurants, tea stalls and similar establishments during the Mandala-Makaravilakku season in Sabarimala. The court was considering a petition filed by the Akhila Bharatheeya Ayyappa Seva Sangam, seeking a directive to govt officials to ensure that food and beverages served at Sabarimala and Erumeli are hygienic and that no noxious substances or contaminated water are used or distributed to pilgrims, even if provided free of cost. Expressing concern over allegations that some food stalls in Erumeli had been preparing food in unhealthy and unhygienic conditions, unnoticed by any of the authorities deployed at Sabarimala during the festive season, the court said it was bewildered and dismayed. The bench of Justices Raja Vijayaraghavan and K V Jayakumar further directed that, before the commencement of each festive season, the govt shall ensure meetings of the various agencies and instrumentalities deployed at Sabarimala to guarantee the availability of safe drinking water and hygienic food. The Sabarimala special commissioner shall examine the reports of the chief vigilance officer, Sabarimala, on this issue and report the matter to the court if necessary. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Could This NEW Collagen Blend Finally Reduce Your Cellulite? Vitauthority Learn More Undo The state food safety commissioner shall ensure that the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, are scrupulously followed at Sabarimala. Additionally, TDB shall initiate steps to blacklist licensees who violate statutory provisions or breach the conditions of their licence or Kuthaka right, the court added. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Krishna Janmashtami Wishes ,, messages , and quotes !
Time of India
29-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Denial of public employment citing Hepatitis B infection is illegal, rules Kerala high court
Kochi: Denial of public employment to a job aspirant solely on the ground that the individual is afflicted with Hepatitis B virus or a similar infection is violative of Article 14 of the Constitution of India, which guarantees equality, the Kerala high court has held. A bench of Justices Amit Rawal and K V Jayakumar delivered the judgment in an appeal filed by a person afflicted with Hepatitis B virus, who had applied for the post of assistant general manager at Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Ltd (FACT). The appellant had challenged the single bench order, which had dismissed his petition seeking appointment to the post. In the original petition challenging FACT's denial of appointment on medical grounds, the single bench had held that every employer requires healthy employees, not patients, and found no illegality in FACT's decision-making process. However, in a previous round of litigation, where the appellant had challenged a communication from the deputy general manager, human resources department of FACT denying him the appointment, another single bench had held that no person can be denied public employment solely on the ground of suffering from diseases like Hepatitis B or HIV. The bench had also requested the central govt to formulate appropriate protocols for individuals infected with Hepatitis B. In its 2023 judgment, the bench had directed FACT to subject the petitioner to a further medical examination by a medical board, preferably constituted by a govt hospital or medical college. Based on the board's opinion, FACT was directed to reconsider the petitioner's appointment, subject to his qualifications and credentials. Following this, FACT again denied the appointment, citing the medical report, which allegedly declared the petitioner medically unfit. This led the appellant to initiate another round of litigation. In Jan 2025, the single bench dismissed his petition based on the report, prompting the present appeal. Upon perusing the medical report, the division bench observed that it clearly stated the appellant could participate in all activities and training, including the job, and was fit for work, provided universal precautions were followed. Accordingly, the court directed FACT to issue the appointment letter to the appellant within one month.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Denial of public employment citing Hepatitis B infection is illegal, rules Kerala high court
Kochi: Denial of public employment to a job aspirant solely on the ground that the individual is afflicted with Hepatitis B virus or a similar infection is violative of Article 14 of the Constitution of India, which guarantees equality, the Kerala high court has held. A bench of Justices Amit Rawal and K V Jayakumar delivered the judgment in an appeal filed by a person afflicted with Hepatitis B virus, who had applied for the post of assistant general manager at Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Ltd (FACT). The appellant had challenged the single bench order, which had dismissed his petition seeking appointment to the post. In the original petition challenging FACT's denial of appointment on medical grounds, the single bench had held that every employer requires healthy employees, not patients, and found no illegality in FACT's decision-making process. However, in a previous round of litigation, where the appellant had challenged a communication from the deputy general manager, human resources department of FACT denying him the appointment, another single bench had held that no person can be denied public employment solely on the ground of suffering from diseases like Hepatitis B or HIV. The bench had also requested the central govt to formulate appropriate protocols for individuals infected with Hepatitis B. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning For Working Professionals. BITS Pilani WILP Apply Now Undo In its 2023 judgment, the bench had directed FACT to subject the petitioner to a further medical examination by a medical board, preferably constituted by a govt hospital or medical college. Based on the board's opinion, FACT was directed to reconsider the petitioner's appointment, subject to his qualifications and credentials. Following this, FACT again denied the appointment, citing the medical report, which allegedly declared the petitioner medically unfit. This led the appellant to initiate another round of litigation. In Jan 2025, the single bench dismissed his petition based on the report, prompting the present appeal. Upon perusing the medical report, the division bench observed that it clearly stated the appellant could participate in all activities and training, including the job, and was fit for work, provided universal precautions were followed. Accordingly, the court directed FACT to issue the appointment letter to the appellant within one month.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Time of India
Half-price scam: Plea in Kerala high court seeks clubbing together of all cases
Kochi: K N Anand Kumar , chairman of the National NGOs Confederation and the second accused in the alleged half-price scam cases, has filed a petition before high court on Saturday seeking to tag all these cases along with the one registered at the crime branch police station, Thiruvananthapuram.A bench of Justice K V Jayakumar sought instructions from the state govt on the petition and adjourned the matter to next week. According to the prosecution, Ananthu Krishnan, the first accused, along with the petitioner and others, collected money from the public by falsely promising electric scooters and other products at half price, misleading them into believing that the remaining amount would be financed through CSR funds from various corporate houses. It is also alleged that the accused collected Rs 60,000 each from 1,222 persons for two-wheelers, Rs 30,000 each from 52 persons for laptops, and Rs 11.31 lakh from 127 persons for tailoring his petition, Anand Kumar stated that he has been arrested in connection with 65 cases registered across various police jurisdictions in Kerala, all involving similar allegations. He therefore sought a directive to club these cases together with the one currently being investigated by the crime branch police station, Thiruvananthapuram, which was originally registered at Karaman police station. Additionally, he sought a directive to allow his remand proceedings via video conferencing, citing health issues and difficulties in travelling from Thiruvananthapuram to Kasaragod.
