+
High Court Upholds Public Safety
ECONOMY & POLICY

High Court Upholds Public Safety

In a crucial ruling, the Bombay High Court prioritizes public safety amidst ongoing urban development changes. The court's decision, emphasizing stringent scrutiny for any relaxation in rules impacting public safety, sets a precedent for future projects.

The case under review involved contested regulatory adjustments aiming to ease specific development restrictions. The court's verdict underscores the critical need to balance progress with citizen well-being.

This landmark decision aligns with a global trend where judicial bodies prioritize safety in urbanization. Developers and stakeholders are urged to reevaluate projects in line with the court's emphasis on sustainable and safe development.

In a crucial ruling, the Bombay High Court prioritizes public safety amidst ongoing urban development changes. The court's decision, emphasizing stringent scrutiny for any relaxation in rules impacting public safety, sets a precedent for future projects. The case under review involved contested regulatory adjustments aiming to ease specific development restrictions. The court's verdict underscores the critical need to balance progress with citizen well-being. This landmark decision aligns with a global trend where judicial bodies prioritize safety in urbanization. Developers and stakeholders are urged to reevaluate projects in line with the court's emphasis on sustainable and safe development.

Next Story
Infrastructure Transport

RVNL Wins Civil Contract for Delhi Metro’s Golden Line Extension

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has declared Rail Vikas Nigam (RVNL) as the lowest bidder for the civil contract related to the viaduct and platform construction between Lajpat Nagar and Saket G Block under the Golden Line Extension (Contract D2C-02) of Phase IV.The 8.385-km extension forms part of the 23.622-km Golden Line corridor running from Aerocity to Tughlakabad via 15 stations. The new contract covers a 7.298-km stretch and includes the construction of platforms at seven stations—Pushp Vihar, Saket District Court, Pushpa Bhawan, Chirag Delhi, GK-1, Andrews Ganj, and Lajpat Na..

Next Story
Infrastructure Transport

BKC May Get Tunnel Linking Metro Line 3 and Bullet Train Terminal

Mumbai is set to witness a major infrastructure upgrade with a proposal for a 1.3-km underground pedestrian tunnel connecting the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) stations of Mumbai Metro Line 3 and the upcoming bullet train terminus, according to a report by Times of India.The tunnel, designed to streamline commuter transfers and enhance last-mile connectivity, is planned to be constructed 12 metres below ground using the push box method. It will run beneath the Vakola Nallah and involve the demolition of a 7m x 7m knockout wall at the bullet train station— a standard approach in global infrastru..

Next Story
Infrastructure Transport

Gadkari Reveals Mobility Plan for Hyperloop, E-Buses, and Ropeways

The Union Ministry for Road Transport and Highways has unveiled an extensive mobility transformation plan aimed at revolutionising India’s transportation infrastructure. The initiative encompasses the introduction of hyperloop systems, electric rapid transit networks, and ropeways across 360 locations, targeting both urban centres and remote areas through cutting-edge technology.As part of this initiative, ropeways, cable cars, and funicular railways are planned in 360 locations, including pilgrimage sites like Kedarnath. Work has already begun on 60 of these projects, with individual projec..

Advertisement

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Talk to us?