NGT denies permission to Himachal Pradesh High Court for reconstruction of its old building in Shimla
The Hindu
“Constructions in core areas of Shimla being serious hazard to public safety and environment, any modification as suggested in the application will not be viable,” the Bench said.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has denied permission to the Himachal Pradesh High Court for reconstruction of its old building block saying that construction in core area of Shimla is a serious hazard to public safety and environment.
A Bench of NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel said, undoubtedly, the requirement of the High Court is highest priority but in view of danger to the public safety, it cannot modify its earlier Order.
With regard to the recommendation of the Supervisory Committee, constituted by NGT, the tribunal said it has merely considered the exceptional requirement but not the issue of public safety and desirability of prohibiting constructions in view of vulnerability of the area.
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