HIGH COURT: Our economy is in trillions but lacking facilities for cremation

Allahabad High Court, while commenting on the plight of crematoriums in the state, said that we are a trillion dollar economy, but have failed to make proper arrangements for cremation of the dead bodies of common people.

Passing the above said comment division bench comprising  Mr  Justice MC Tripathi and Mr  Justice Prashant Kumar during the hearing on the petition of Rajendra Kumar Bajpai. The court said that we saw a horrific scene during Covid 19, when there was a severe shortage of proper arrangements and facilities for cremation. But even today the condition of crematoriums is pathetic.

The court  further said that it is unfortunate that common people struggle throughout their life and after breathing their last, they are not able to get the basic facilities for cremation of their dead bodies.

There is a lack of basic facilities at the crematoriums. Population is increasing every day and basic facilities are not available in cremation grounds. The court has directed the government to take concrete steps to improve the condition of cremation sites.

While fixing January 18 for the next hearing in this case, Additional Advocate General MC Chaturvedi has been asked to give information about the order to the Additional Chief Secretary, Urban Development Department and Panchayat Raj Department along with the Chief Secretary.

On the order of the court on November 20, the Secretary Urban Development Department filed a detailed affidavit and gave the information. DM Kanpur Nagar also filed an affidavit saying that after the spot inspection by SDM Sadar, facilities have been provided in the crematorium.