: Central Vista project: SC seeks Centre’s response on plea against change in land use #IndiaNEWS The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to respond in three days to a petition challenging

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Central Vista project: SC seeks Centre’s response on plea against change in land use #IndiaNEWS
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to respond in three days to a petition challenging the proposed change in land use in some areas for the Central Vista project in Delhi, Bar and Bench reported.The multi-crore project aims to redevelop a stretch at the heart of Lutyens Delhi. Of the Rs 20,000-crore sanctioned for the project, Rs 971 crore will be spent on a new Parliament building, and Rs 13,450 crore on new residences for the prime minister and the vice president.The petitioner, Sanjay Suri, told the court that the government has proposed to change land use in plot one of the Central Vista area from “recreational� to “residential�, The Hindu reported.“The change in land use will deprive residents of Delhi and citizens of India a vast chunk of highly-treasured open and green space in the Central Vista,� the petitioner said, according to the newspaper. “Right to life includes the right to enjoyment of a wholesome life.� But, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, said that the plot was meant for the prime minister and vice-president’s residences. Justice AM Khanwilkar asked Mehta if the recreational space would be moved somewhere else. Mehta indicated that it may not be possible because of security concerns, The Hindu reported. “The Parliament, etc, is coming up nearby,�...Read more

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