New Delhi, June 22 -- The Delhi High Court has sought responses from the Central Government, Delhi Government, and a private hospital in Paschim Vihar on a plea moved by a senior citizen, who alleged that he was charged for medical tests and admission despite having a valid Ayushman Bharat Card.

Justice Rajneesh Kumar Gupta sought a response on the petition moved 73 year 73-year-old Raminder Singh.

The court directed the respondents to file their reply before the next hearing date and listed the matter for hearing on July 8.

It is stated that the senior citizen petitioner went to the respondent hospital on June 10, as he had chest pain and discomfort. There he was advised to undergo several tests, such as a CT scan and an ECG.

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