The Supreme court is set to hear the petition filed by NGO Association of Protection of Civil Rights (APCR) against UP government nameplate order on Monday.
The Bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and SVN Bhatti will hear the matter on July 22, 2024.
Earlier on July 19, Uttar Pradesh mandated that eateries, restaurants, dhabas, beverage and fruit shops along Kawar routes must show names of their owners.
Initially, this order was given by Muzaffarnagar Police. But subsequently, the UP government issued the direction for the whole state.
As a result, it caused a row. Samajwadi party MP Ram Gopal Yadav condemned this action saying not a right thing to do.
Besides UP, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami also issued similar order in Himalayan state.
In addition, this development also comes around the time, when similar directions were also announced in Madhya Pradesh. As per Mayor Mukesh Tatwal, those defying the order will have to give Rs 2,000, if the offence is committed first time. But if this order is again violated, fine of Rs 5,000 will be levied in Ujjain.
What Government Says?
However, amidst the criticism and controversy generated, the government have justified this rule, asserting that this direction will prevent potential law & order problem. Moreover, it also ensures, that Kawariyas do not face confusion.
As quoted by PTI, the Ujjain mayor while talking about this order also declared that Ujjain is a religious place and people possess the right to know details about their shopkeepers. In case of cheating or mere dissatisfaction, customers will be able to get remedy due to this rule.