The High Court of Karnataka on Monday directed the State government to provide medical cover to all persons affected by the use of endosulfan in three coastal districts by March 31.
A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice D.H. Waghela and Justice Ram Mohan Reddy issued the direction after amicus curiae pointed out that there have been many deficiencies in rehabilitating and providing medical care to victims despite assurances given to the court by the authorities concerned.
The Bench also told the authorities that disbursement of monthly stipend to all eligible victims in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada districts should be completed at the earliest.