Gujarat High Court on Monday took Suo moto cognizance of the Morbi tragedy, and issued notices to officials including the Home department, asking to file a report of the incident after seven days. “We expect strict action from the state government,” HC ordered.
Seeing the seriousness of the Morbi mishap, which claimed the life of at least 134 people, present on the century-old suspension bridge while it collapsed, Gujarat HC took cognizance of the case. The state High Court prior to the beginning of the proceedings paid tribute to the people, who died in the mishap.
“All the judges of the High Court including the Chief Justice, Advocate General, Solicitor General, Government Pleader and all the government lawyers paid their respects,” news agency learned.
High Court issued notifications to the officials including Home Department, Urban Housing, Municipal Commissioner, and Human Rights to file a report on the incident on 14 November. “We expect strict action from the state government,” Gujarat High Court said in a statement.
