SC directs Assam to ensure proper facilities at Matia detention centre within one month
The court noted that there are no vocational training centres, a female doctor or provisions for distance education at the centre.
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Stating that the conditions at the Matia detention centre for refugees are “far from satisfactory”, the Supreme Court on Monday directed the Assam government to improve the facilities within a month, reported Live Law.
The detention centre, in Goalpara, became operational in January 2023. It is the largest detention centre in India. As of September 18, it held 274 inmates.
On October 4, the top court directed the Assam Legal Services Authority to make surprise visits to inspect the living conditions of refugees at the detention centre.
On Monday, a bench of Justices Abhay Oka and Augustine George Masih noted that the detailed report submitted by the Legal Services Authority pointed out that even basic amenities are lacking at the detention centre.
Oka also noted that there are no vocational training centres, a female doctor or provisions for distance education.
“We direct the secretary in charge of the concerned department of the state to immediately make a visit to detention camp, hold a meeting with all concerned authorities and ensure that all facilities are in place in detention camp within maximum period of one month from today,” said the court. “Even the Secretary of the Legal Services Authority shall be invited to the meeting.”
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