Madurai Metro Extension: HC Leaves Decision to Govt
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Madurai Metro Extension: HC Leaves Decision to Govt

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has closed a petition seeking the extension of the Madurai Metro Rail project to Melur, stating that the decision falls under the government's policy framework.

The court was hearing a petition filed by advocate B. Stalin from Melur, who argued that authorities had overlooked the importance of the Othakadai-Melur region. A division bench clarified that the government is free to consider the representation but did not issue any directive.

The metro extension remains uncertain, with the decision now resting with policymakers.

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has closed a petition seeking the extension of the Madurai Metro Rail project to Melur, stating that the decision falls under the government's policy framework. The court was hearing a petition filed by advocate B. Stalin from Melur, who argued that authorities had overlooked the importance of the Othakadai-Melur region. A division bench clarified that the government is free to consider the representation but did not issue any directive. The metro extension remains uncertain, with the decision now resting with policymakers.

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