BBMP denies permission for installation of Modi statue
The Hindu
It has cited court directions for the decision
A 14-foot statue of Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned by a former Deputy Mayor and civic councillor is on its way to the city from Andhra Pradesh, but it will not be installed in Bengaluru as originally planned.
The BBMP has not accorded former Deputy Mayor C.R. Ram Mohan Raju permission to install in Bommanahalli ward, which he formerly represented as councillor.
This is because of the recent direction from the High Court of Karnataka. Earlier this month, the High Court directed the government to ensure the implementation of the Supreme Court’s 2013 direction to all States to not grant permission for installation of statues or construction of any structure on public roads, pavements, sideways and other public utility areas.
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