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SC raps Centre over delay in cashless scheme for accident victims, summons transport secy


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  New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday rapped the Centre over the delay in formulating a cashless medical treatment scheme for motor accident victims and summoned the secretary of the Ministry of Road Transport for an explanation. A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan took objection that despite its […]

The Supreme Court of India has criticized the central government for the delay in implementing a cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims, expressing dissatisfaction with the slow progress despite previous assurances. During a hearing, the court summoned the transport secretary to appear personally on April 22, 2024, to explain the delays. The scheme, intended to provide immediate medical care to accident victims without upfront payment, has been under discussion since 2017, with the court highlighting the urgency due to the daily occurrence of road accidents. The court's frustration was evident as it noted the government's failure to meet earlier deadlines, emphasizing the need for swift action to save lives.

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