Jharkhand High Court Examines RIMS Case, Demands Answers on Infrastructure and Funding

The Jharkhand High Court is addressing a Public Interest Litigation concerning RIMS, the state’s largest government hospital, to improve the medical facilities and patient care. The court’s bench, comprising Chief Justice MS Ramachandra Rao and Justice Rajesh Shankar, has been hearing the case. The court has ordered the state government, RIMS, and the Jharkhand Building Corporation to submit their responses, addressing the utilization of allotted funds, the procurement of medical equipment, and the tendering process. Simultaneously, the Additional Medical Superintendent of RIMS has sent a letter to the department requesting the implementation of a revised daily duty allowance for home guards. If approved, the home guards will receive ₹1088 per day instead of the current ₹500.