Implementation of HIV Act : Delhi government has filed report to High Court

New Delhi : The Delhi government is preparing rules for implementation of the HIV Act and appointment of an ombudsman in the national capital.

It is mentioned in a status report filed the Delhi High Court last week. The Delhi government told the court that the draft rules have been submitted to the law department for approval on December 4, 2018.

“As per the suggestion, comments have been sought from department of Finance, reforms, planning and services of govt before finalising it.”

A bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Center Hari Shankar disposed of a plea which they had initiated themselves after a letter was written by an HIV patient for better facilities.

On Friday, the court was informed that the scheme of providing financial aid to the HIV patients is conditional and is being provided to persons who visit the anti-retroviral treatment centre to ensure treatment adherence; hence it is unlike a pension scheme.

The report said that the financial assistance is released on a quarterly basis through electronic fund transfer.