India, Feb. 6 -- The Bombay high court has directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to explain on what basis it decided to pay Rs.12.66 crore to the National Sports Club of India (NSCI) for the use of its premises as a Jumbo Covid Quarantine Centre during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The petition, filed by NSCI last year, sought compensation since its facilities were used as a Jumbo COVID Center for 30 months by the BMC. The request was made in reference to a circular passed by the BMC on April 30, 2020, which said that private premises used for emergencies would be compensated.

Earlier in November, the BMC had submitted that it would calculate the dues to be paid to NSCI and prepare a chart by December, 2025. Along with premises...