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The allegations are primarily of involvement of respondents who is posted as Additional District Magistrate, Ghaziabad in the matter of diversion of oxygen cylinders.

A PIL has been filed before the Supreme Court, seeking direction for release of Oxygen Cylinders, Remdesivir, Oximeters, and all such essential equipment related to the treatment of Covid-19, lying in the police stations across the country.

Earlier, the petitioner had submitted that complete chaos prevails, because of the deadly situation of shortage of oxygen. The high court had also asked the states to consider home delivery of oxygen cylinders.

The Bar Council of Delhi stated that the members will be required to furnish a copy of the COVID-19 Certificate, a copy of the enrolment number, and the proof of residence.

A petition has been filed in Delhi High Court saying AAP Ballimaran MLA Imran Hussain is hoarding oxygen cylinders which are scarce in the city due to the coronavirus surge. The petition said the AAP Facebook handle had put out a post.

In the earlier proceedings, the petitioner submitted before the court that there is complete chaos created because of the deadly situation arising out of the spread of coronavirus as COVID19 guidelines are not being followed in the region.

The counsel representing the Centre, Mahajan, said: “I don't have any problem with stating the figure.

The Bench is hearing a slew of petitions on the shortage of life-saving drugs, oxygen and hospital beds in the Capital.

The Bench directed the Delhi government to file its reply by May 5. The Court will next hear the matter on May 6.