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The Hindu
3 days ago
- The Hindu
Karnataka HC notice to govt. on plea challenging project of developing Roerich estate as tourism hub
The High Court of Karnataka on Friday ordered issue of notice to the Central and State governments on a PIL petition questioning the State government's project of developing Roerich and Devika Rani Roerich Estate, Benglauru, as a tourism hub under the Central Government's Special Assistance Scheme for development of iconic tourist centres. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice C.M. Joshi passed the order on the petition filed by R.R. Nagar I Care Trust, Bengaluru. Contrary to Act Questioning the approval for the project given by the State government in December 2024, the petitioner has contended that the development of the estate as a tourism hub is contrary to the provisions of the Roerich and Devika Rani Roerich Estate (Acquisition and Transfer) Act, 1996. While seeking quashing of the approval granted for the project, the petitioner has sought a direction to the Roerich and Devika Rani Roerich Estate Board to conduct a scientific profiling of environmental, ecological, and wildlife factors of the estate, and to develop a plan towards object intent of the acquisition of the estate. Also, a direction to the estate's board has been sought to hold and declare the contiguous area of the estate as a biodiversity heritage site, or propose a conservation reserve for the remaining estate.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Karnataka High Court asks BMRCL to consider residents' plea for metro station at Bettahalasur cross on airport line
The High Court of Karnataka on Wednesday directed the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRCL) to consider representations given by the public for construction of a metro station at Bettahalasuru cross on the airport link line of Phase-2B metro project as was originally planned. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice C.M. Joshi issued the direction while disposing of a PIL petition, filed by B.G. Nanjundappa and four others from Bettahalasur area. Not domain of court However, the bench made it clear that it cannot issue any specific direction on the issue of construction of the station as the issue does not come under the domain of the court. The petitioners had complained that the BMRCL in 2019 had planned a metro station at Bettahalasur cross, had acquired land for this purpose, and paid compensation to the land owners. However, the BMRCL dropped the plan of constructing station at Bettahalasur cross. On enquiry made through RTI, the petitioner came to know that the plan of station at Bettahalasur cross was dropped as a private company, Embassy Group, had backed out from sponsoring the station as was agreed earlier. In public interest However, the petitioners have said that withdrawal of the private company from sponsoring the station should not result in construction of a station as it would be responsibility of the BMRCL to construction the station in public interest. The petitioners have also pointed out that a station at Bettahalasur cross is essential as it is situated between Bagalur and Doddajala stations, which are situated around 4 km away from Bettahalasur cross on either side, as the BMRCL's proposal is to have a station for every 4 km.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- The Hindu
Karnataka High Court issues notice to NHAI on plea against collection of toll at Nagasandra toll plaza on Tumakuru Road
The High Court of Karnataka on Tuesday ordered issue of notice to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on a PIL petition complaining that collection toll at the Nagasandra toll plaza is illegal as the period for collection of toll expired in 2021. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice C.M. Joshi passed the order on the petition filed by A.V. Amaranathan, a city-based advocate. Alleging that crores of rupees has been collected as toll since 2021, the petitioner has sought a direction from the court to the NHAI to submit the details of the toll collected since 2021. The petitioner has also claimed that the plaza is situated inside Bengaluru city and hence the collection of toll is illegal, besides contending that for travelling about 5 km, from Guruguntepalya till Nagasandra where the plaza is located, commuters will have to pay ₹40. It has also been complained in the petition that the NHAI has not provided him the response to the applications filed under the RTI seeking various details on toll collection and contract period.
The Hindu
21-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Karnataka High Court notice to State govt. on plea challenging constitutional validity of Greater Bengaluru Governance Act
The High Court of Karnataka on Monday ordered issue of notice to the State government and the State Election Commission (SEC) on a PIL petition questioning the constitutional validity of the Greater Bengaluru Governance (GBG) Act, 2024. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice C.M. Joshi passed the order on the petition filed by well-known Kannada film director T.S. Nagabharana and three others. The petitioners have also sought a direction to the State Election Commission to hold elections to the existing Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Pailke (BBMP) while pointing out that the last election to the BBMP was held 10 years ago, in 2015, and both the government and the SEC have failed to hold timely elections to the BBMP as per the constitutional provisions despite expiry of term of the elected body about five years ago. Pointing out that Section 9 of the GBC Act provides for establishment of a Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) consisting of Chief Minister as ex-officio chairperson, Minister in charge of Bengaluru development as vice-chairperson, Ministers representing greater Bengaluru area, Minister in charge of urban development and various officials as ex-officio members, the the petitioners have contended that the 'GBA is an unconstitutional body', which holds power to exercise control over city corporations to be created under the Act. As the GBG Act entrusts power with the GBA, which is an unconstitutional body, to control the city corporations consisting elected representatives, the Act is contrary to the 74th Amendment to the Constitution of India, which provides power for local self-government, which is the basic purpose of the provisions contained in the 74th Amendment, the petitioners have claimed. The GBG Act gives powers for executing major infrastructure projects, collection and distribution of taxes, to make model bye-laws, to the GBA by taking away these powers from the corporations to be created under the Act, it has been pointed out in the petition.
The Hindu
14-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Karnataka High Court notice to BBMP on plea to maintain footpaths in disable-friendly condition
The High Court of Karnataka on Monday ordered issue of notice to the State government and the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) on a PIL petition, which has sought a direction to the authorities to ensure that the footpaths and roads in the city are maintained in strict compliance with the requirements of the Persons with Disability (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 2016. A division bench comprising acting Chief Justice V. Kameswar Rao and Justice C.M. Joshi passed the order on the petition filed by Letzkit Foundation, a city-based NGO. It has been pointed out that even in places where the footpaths are properly laid in central parts of the city, they are not user friendly, particularly for the physically challenged persons. The 2016 Act emphasises the creation of a barrier-free environment, which includes accessible footpaths, the creation of a barrier-free environment, which includes accessible footpaths, for physically challenged persons, it has been stated in the petition. Obstructions galore Also, the petitioner has pointed out that there are large number of encroachment of footpaths across the city and at many places the residents have used the footpaths in front of their compound walls for gardening, either permanent in nature or by placing large flower pots with large flower bearing plants. It has also been complained in the petition that despite several directions issued by the court on clearing encroachments of footpaths in other PIL petitions earlier, the authorities have failed to keep the footpaths and streets free from obstructions.
