The state government got a rap from the Gujarat high court over the poor quality of health services in rural areas, especially in coastal regions of the state.The bench criticized the authorities for using vehicles in poor condition as ambulances. One such ambulance was brought to the court campus at Sola and GVK officials and the government lawyers had a look at the condition of the vehicle.The judges told the officials to remove vehicles which are in poor condition and not equipped properly from the ambulance service and deploy vehicles that are in proper condition, so that emergency services can run smoothly. They questioned why vehicles needing refurbishment are used as ambulances for emergency services. The government officials submitted that regular inspection of vehicles used as ambulances is done and vehicles that can cause trouble are phased out.The HC was hearing a PIL demanding emergency medical services for fishermen and sailors in distress as well as for people living on Shiyal Beyt. The HC said that medical services on such islands are inadequate and they know about it.