Case Law Details
Dheeraj Kumar Vs State of Jharkhand (Jharkhand High Court)
Since the decision has been taken by the competent authority as under Section 18(3) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 relaxing the outdoor congregation for conducting the T-20 International Cricket Match as has been submitted by Mr. Amit Kumar Das, learned counsel for the JSCA that most of the tickets have been sold out and the match is scheduled to be held tomorrow, therefore, it will not be proper for this Court to restrain the Jharkhand State Cricket Association to restrict the congregation up to 50% of the seat available in the stadium because the exemption has been granted by the competent authority in exercise of power conferred under Section 18(3) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, therefore, this Court is of the view that at this stage when the match is scheduled to be held tomorrow and most of the tickets have been sold out, it will not be proper to allow the writ petition.
However, the issue as to whether conducting the International Match will come under the case of emergency as stipulated under Section 18(3) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 is left open for its adjudication in the appropriate case.
Needless to say that the Chief Secretary of the State will issue appropriate direction to follow the COVID-19 protocol by issuing appropriate direction to the Deputy Commissioner, Ranchi. In turn thereof, the Deputy Commissioner, Ranchi and S.S.P., Ranchi are directed to ensure compliance of the said directions outside the stadium and also inside the stadium.
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