The application filed by Advocate Arpit Bhargav prays that the authorities apprise the court about the steps taken and intended to be taken in this regard. It also asks about the preparedness of the authorities in case of a major Earthquake in Delhi. On this, the Delhi High Court has asked Delhi Chief Secretary, Commissioners of Municipal Corporations in Delhi, Delhi Cantonment Board and DDA's Vice-chairman to file affidavits with their responses and make citizens aware over the precautions they can take. He further mentions the opinion of various experts predicting a possible major earthquake in near future in Delhi-NCR. Seeing the situation, the petitioner has requested the court to intervene and issue urgent directions to the authorities concerned.

Source: dna June 09, 2020 15:00 UTC