SC Refuses to Halt Work on Phase-IV of Delhi Metro, Says Any Interference Would Result in Huge Escalation of Cost

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to halt construction work on the phase-IV of Delhi Metro, saying any interference would result in huge escalation of costs.

The phase-IV of Delhi Metro will consist of six corridors — Aerocity to Tughlakabad, Inderlok to Indraprastha, Lajpat Nagar to Saket G Block, Mukundpur to Maujpur, Janakpuri West to R K Ashram, and Rithala to Bawana and Narela.

READ ALSO  सुप्रीम कोर्ट में जनहित याचिका में यूक्रेन से लौटे छात्रों को भारत में अपनी चिकित्सा शिक्षा पूरी करने की अनुमति देने की माँग
VIP Membership

A bench comprising Justices B R Gavai and Vikram Nath noted that there was provision for planting of uprooted trees.

The top court said that no doubt that concern for the environment is an important aspect, however developmental works like Metro railway, which will cater to billions of people and reduce carbon emissions as the number of vehicles on road will be reduced, cannot be ignored.

The apex court asked Delhi Metro to be careful in future while planning further phases.

READ ALSO  Gujarat HC quashes NIA court order which sentenced businessman to life imprisonment for leaving hijack threat note on flight

The direction came on a plea against the Metro construction work.

Related Articles

Latest Articles