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Amendment needed

Under sub-section (2) of Section 51 of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, Parliament cannot by law establish such a High Court Bench, but only the President, by notified order, can do it. If a private Bill by C.K. Chandrappan, MP, seeking establishment of a Bench in the capital city, turns out to be a law, it will be definitely challenged as unconstitutional. Establishment of High Courts and Benches is purely a function of the executive and not a business of Parliament or the judiciary.

What is actually required now is an amendment of the provision under the sub-section by adding or incorporating an explanation or interpretation clause to the effect that the words “ … In consultation with … ” as used in the said provision shall not be interpreted to mean “with the consent of.” If such an amendment is brought about by a Bill, it will solve all the problems about the matter.

Yesudasan Varghese

Thiruvananthapuram

Curb noise pollution

Residents of the city go through a nightmarish experience and untold suffering on account of the use of loudspeakers and bursting of crackers during temple festivals. There is medical evidence on the harmful effects of noise pollution. From hearing impairment and irritability, continuous exposure to high-decibel noise can cause serious cardiac, nervous and mental disorders.

The old and the sick are particularly vulnerable to this exposure, not to speak of the students who are preparing for their examinations. Exposure to noise in public roads can cause serious traffic accidents. The high-decibel crackers exploded during odd hours in the night has a shattering effect on the entire neighbourhood.

R. Swaminathan

Srivaraham

Spread telemedicine

Telemedicine has led to a revolution in the field of medical science and is improving health-care provided to the common people. Vital medical information and the best possible cure available can be shared by connecting various medical colleges and major government hospitals in the State through the videoconferencing system. The doctors can share their views and provide the best-possible treatment, surgical tactics and what not by this system. Special braches such as neurology and surgery are the one in need of the technology. The system of telemedicine and videoconferencing should be provided to the health-care centres and fund allotted for its establishment soon.

Jishi R.

Palayam

Manned level-crossing needed

An unmanned level-crossing, on the Thiruvananthapuram-Nagercoil route, at Chullamukku, near the Parayilkadavu bridge, at Thamalam poses a danger to people.

Many vehicles pass through the newly built bridge from Pappanamcode and Thamalam areas and cross the railway line. Hence, to protect the lives of people residing in these areas, a manned railway gate is absolutely essential. If this is not possible, the Railways should be kind enough to install an automatic gate.

V.G. Balakrishnan

Thiruvananthapuram

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