The Delhi High Court today will be continuing hearing a suo motu cognizance by the court seeking action by the government and civic authorities to stop the spread of diseases such as dengue and chikungunya.

The High court on may 16 had pulled up the Centre, the Delhi Government and civic agencies for failing to take appropriate steps in regard to combating the spread of vector-borne diseases.

"The Chief Minister has given instructions to make a comprehensive proposal to make Delhi mosquito free in which help of concerned officials of Union Government, Delhi government and Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and neighbouring towns of Delhi-NCR region should be taken," said Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia.

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