Controversy Erupts Over Unused Trauma Centre Funds in Delhi
The Delhi government claims it has utilized the Rs 60 crore paid by the Ansal brothers for constructing a trauma centre in memory of 1997 Uphaar fire tragedy victims. The Association of Victims of Uphaar Tragedy (AVUT) disputes this, raising concerns over transparency and questioning the government's accountability.
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The Delhi government, on Wednesday, informed the Supreme Court that the Rs 60 crore provided by the Ansal brothers for building a trauma centre dedicated to the 1997 Uphaar fire tragedy victims has been utilized.
A bench consisting of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi has requested a status report from the government within three weeks, amid concerns raised by AVUT about non-compliance and lack of transparency.
AVUT's office bearer, Neelam Krishnamoothy, who lost her children in the tragedy, expressed outrage over the government's claims, insisting that these funds were to create a memorial trauma centre in Dwarka, according to court orders.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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