Shimla: The Supreme Court of India has postponed the hearing on the Shimla Development Plan until November.
The case, scheduled for today, witnessed a written request for adjournment on behalf of the state. During the proceedings, the Court inquired about the presence of the Advocate General.
An application for intervention was submitted by former Deputy Mayor of Shimla, Takinder Panwar, seeking to intervene in the matter, to which the Supreme Court issued notices to the Municipal Corporation (MC) and Town and Country Planning (TCP) to file their responses.
Mr. Kuthiala, representing the concerned parties, acknowledged the receipt of the notice. The application submitted by Takinder Panwar opposes the implementation of the Development Plan.
The counsel for the state, meanwhile, made a significant statement during the proceedings, declaring that the Development Plan would not be implemented.
The Supreme Court, in response, emphasized that if any permissions were granted during the ongoing legal proceedings and brought to its attention, it reserved the right to order demolition, should the state choose to allow such permissions.
The case is now scheduled for further deliberation in November, where the fate of the Shimla Development Plan will be further determined.
