The Gauhati High Court has issued a show cause notice to the Assam Govt, highlighting concerns raised by the petitioners...
Digital Desk: In a significant stride towards resolving the contentious issue of the Kamakhya Temple Corridor, the Gauhati High Court has taken an active role in scrutinizing public interest litigation (PIL) filed against its construction. With the state government's recent submission of a report asserting the corridor's peaceful impact on the Nilachal hills and the revered temple structures, the legal battle has intensified.
Advocate General Devajit Lon Saikia vehemently countered opposition claims, denouncing them as unfounded and motivated by commercial interests. Despite the government's assertions, the High Court has granted petitioners a two-week window to examine and respond to the submitted report.
The PIL, initiated by a consortium of 13 individuals, primarily aims for transparency in the corridor's construction, emphasizing the imperative of safeguarding the ancient temple's structures. The petitioners insist on assurances that construction will not commence sans requisite approvals and clearances from the Department of Archaeology under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act 1958.
In response to the PIL, the Gauhati High Court has issued a show cause notice to the Assam Government, highlighting concerns raised by the petitioners. Chief Justice Vijay Bishnoi and Justice Suman Shyam have granted a two-week extension for the state government to furnish its response. Senior government advocate D Nath and assisting advocate general Devajit Lon Saikia have acknowledged the notice on behalf of the state.
The unfolding controversy surrounding the Kamakhya Temple Corridor underscores the delicate balance between development aspirations and the imperative of cultural heritage preservation. As legal proceedings progress, stakeholders await the court's decision, which promises to significantly influence the future of the temple and its environs.
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