Even civic officials admit that there is a problem in this particular case. “The case clearly indicates laxity on part of local health officials. Suitable action will be initiated [against them] soon,” said Sarfaraz Khan, Joint Commissioner, Health, BBMP. Since then, the civic body claims to that a total of 83 businesses operating in residential areas have been closed down. However, BBMP officials said they were going ahead with closure of such units as it was borne out of a High Court order.

Source: The Hindu April 09, 2017 15:33 UTC