Bengal: Durga Puja Clubs Ordered To Use Govt Grant For COVID Precautions

Durga Puja Clubs in West Bengal have been ordered by the Calcutta High Court to not utilize the state government grant of Rs 50,000 for cultural or entertainment purposes. The court directed that 25% of the amount must be utilized to improve the police-public relation and rest should be used for procuring masks, face shields, and sanitizers. Reportedly, the purchase bills should be submitted for audit purpose as well.