Capping prices of N95 Masks amid COVID-19: Bombay HC asks NPPA to take decision within 2 weeks in accordance with Drug Control Order

As per the Drug Control Order under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, the Government is to ensure that the prices will not be increased by more than 10% of the prices prevailing in the preceding 12 months.

Bombay High Court

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10 Jun 2020, 4:03 am

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The Bombay High Court yesterday came down heavily on the Central Goverment and the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) over the failure of the authorities to take into account the Drug Control Order, 2013 when it comes to the capping of the prices of N95 masks amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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