The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Thursday ordered notice to the State government in a public interest litigation petition that sought COVID-19 financial assistance to washermen/ washerwomen and laundry men/ laundry women.
A Division Bench of Justices M. Sathyanarayanan and P. Rajamanickam ordered notice to the State government in a PIL petition filed by K. Pandi from Madurai, secretary, Jaihindpuram Washerman Welfare Society.
In his petition, he said members of the association were without work and income in view of the lockdown. Many find it difficult to make ends meet. Taking note of the plight of various unorganised sector workers, the government had granted assistance to workers through the respective welfare boards. A request for the same was sought by the association, he said
A representation was sent seeking assistance till October but there has been no response so far. More than 3,000 families in Madurai depend on income from washing and laundry work. The interest of the workers must be addressed, he said.
You have reached your limit for free articles this month.
To get full access, please subscribe.
Already have an account ? Sign in
Show Less Plan
Subscription Benefits Include
Today's Paper
Find mobile-friendly version of articles from the day's newspaper in one easy-to-read list.
Faster pages
Move smoothly between articles as our pages load instantly.
Unlimited Access
Enjoy reading as many articles as you wish without any limitations.
Dashboard
A one-stop-shop for seeing the latest updates, and managing your preferences.
Personalised recommendations
A select list of articles that match your interests and tastes.
Briefing
We brief you on the latest and most important developments, three times a day.
*Our Digital Subscription plans do not currently include the e-paper ,crossword, iPhone, iPad mobile applications and print. Our plans enhance your reading experience.
A letter from the Editor
Dear subscriber,
Thank you!
Your support for our journalism is invaluable. It’s a support for truth and fairness in journalism. It has helped us keep apace with events and happenings.
The Hindu has always stood for journalism that is in the public interest. At this difficult time, it becomes even more important that we have access to information that has a bearing on our health and well-being, our lives, and livelihoods. As a subscriber, you are not only a beneficiary of our work but also its enabler.
We also reiterate here the promise that our team of reporters, copy editors, fact-checkers, designers, and photographers will deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda.
Suresh Nambath