Delhi HC judges to contribute for Kerala floods rehabilitation

Chief Justice Rajendra Menon and other judges of the Delhi High Court have decided to contribute for the rehabilitation of the people of Kerala hit by the devastating floods.

Besides the judges, the the Registry of the High Court would also contribute to the Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF), Kerala.

A circular issued today by Delhi High Court Registrar General Dinesh Kumar Sharma said "the state of Kerala is facing the natural calamity of floods, where thousands of people have been adversely affected. the affected people have not only lost property worth crores but have also been rendered homeless.

"Herculean efforts are required to be taken for rehabilitation, reconstruction and restoration of infrastructure. In such a situation, the responsibility of rendering help is not confined to the states. Persons from all walks of life in society are coming forward to give a helping hand."
Chief Justice Misra had yesterday visited the relief collection centre in the Supreme Court and said "there is a calamity. We all are with the people of Kerala."