A PIL in Bombay HC has sought lifting of restrictions for the fully vaccinated to help push the wheels of economic recovery and return to a normal life, reports Rosy Sequeira.
Mohan Bhide, a chartered accountant-teacher, has sought directions to the state and BMC “to forthwith give complete relaxation, including relaxation from all travelling restrictions” to fully vaccinated persons who have spent 15 days after their second dose and possess a final COWIN certificate. “This will enable them to lead a normal life and conduct business for regular hours by observing Covid-appropriate behaviour (wearing masks, sanitizing hands, social distancing) at all times,’’ it adds.
The plea, filed through advocates Neelaja Kirpekar and Shekhar Bhagat, says since 30% of the state’s population is vaccinated with at least one dose, “it is now safe for fully vaccinated citizens who have completed 15 days after the second dose of vaccine to begin normal life including travel by public transport such as local trains and conducting normal business by keeping shops and offices open for the full duration”.
