Hell will break lose (if oxygen is not supplied).
We direct centre to take over production of oxygen from steel plants, if necessary from petroleum plants for supply to oxygen even if it means that such industries have to stop production (for the time being) : Court
We direct such industries particularly Steel to make their oxygen production available to Central Government : Court
Oxygen is on the way : Senior Adv Rajiv Nayar for Inox
Court records that 2000 cubic mt oxygen is on the way to Max, Patparganj.
In about two hours : Court

Court records that there are apprehension of law and order problem on the way.

We direct Centre to provide safe passage .. to that such supplies are not obstructed for any reason whatsoever: Court
Senior Advocate Rahul Mehra: If Chief Secretary can be given the demands by the hospitals so that he can put it to the Centre Chief secretary.. otherwise there will be a petition very half an hour

Court says States have their own channel.
Court may not pass the order. I will do whatever ..: ASG Chetan Sharm

We've already passed the order: Court
We'll add to that or modify the order after 20- 30 mins..but Mr Sharma you were not there : Court
The Secretary, Industries is directed to appear tomorrow: Court

Please don't pass the order today : ASG Sharma

We can't postpone it to tomorrow. We are willing to give 30 mins. Your Secretaries can join (in 30 mins) : Court
We'll reassemble at 9:20 pm. By that time order will be typed out : Court
Hearing to resume shortly.

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Sumita Dabra has joined from Industries Dept.

She says she is also COVID positive.

Judges yet to join.
Bench joins.
Purpose is to appraise the court of some facts : Mehta
Secretary concerned is in ICU: Mehta
Whatever attempts are required to be made are being made to effectively supply: Mehta
Very senior cabinet minister was in contact with Delhi CM to ensure that tankers reach : Mehta
Oxygen is on the way and (urgency has been met)... if the Court can permit Ms Dabra to assist (on procurement): Mehta
It is tech not possible to switch of and make industries into oxygen making plant..: Mehta

Explains that industries take some time yo shut down

We're happy that you're hearing Mr Solicitor: Court
We just want to first tell you what the position in .. yesterday we were told that an order was passed : Court refers to the ban on oxygen order.
Ms Sumita is Additional Secretary.
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