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10. Heard the learned counsel for the parties.

11. Undoubtedly, there has been a constant decline in the COVID-19 cases, both within the State, and in the nation. Although, COVID-19 continues to play havoc in the Southern parts of the country,such as Kerala, but overall, throughout the country, it has been declining. Despite the fact that some Scientists do claim that India may face the third wave of COVID-19, but luckily, so far, there is no indication that the third wave is about to spread right through the country. But for Kerala, certain districts of Maharashtra, and certain districts of Andhra Pradesh, COVID-19 overall seems to be under control. Moreover, each State is ensuring that the vaccination programme increases as much as possible. Even the State of Uttarakhand is dedicated to vaccinating its people. As the data, mentioned hereinabove, clearly indicates that 114.6% of the population of age group of 45 years and above of District Chamoli 113.8% population in District Rudraprayag, and 101.3% population in District Uttarkashi have already been inoculated with the first doze. Similarly, in the age group of 18-44 years, in District Chamoli 84.9% of the population, in District Rudraprayag 89.2% of the population, and in District Uttarkashi 87.6% of the population has been inoculated with the first doze. Therefore, the majority of population from 18 years onwards has been given the first doze. As far as the second doze is concerned, in the age group of 45 years and above, in District Chamoli 81.0%, in District Rudraprayag 59.09%, and in District Uttarkashi 74.9% population has been inoculated.

12. It is, indeed, disconcerting that the people in the age group of 18-44 years, the majority of them have yet to be inoculated with the second doze. For, according to the data available, in District Chamoli the percentage of population is as low as 16.9%, in District Rudraprayag it is 22.6%, and in District Uttarkashi it is 19.3%. Therefore, the second dozes have to be increased in these three districts in order to ensure that the local population is completely fortified against the Corona virus. Considering the fact that if pilgrims from outside the State are permitted to mingle with the local population, obviously, it is the local population that would have to face the danger of contracting the disease. Thus, it is imperative that the vaccination for the second doze be increased phenomenally in these three districts by the State.