Site proposed for HC plan falls in ‘eco-sensitive zone’

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has accorded its approval to the “holistic development plan” for setting up imposing multi-storey buildings in its vicinity endangering not only the heritage but also bionetwork.
UT Deputy Conservator of Forests on October 10 wrote to an XEN that the proposed site in Sector 1was within the eco-sensitive zone.
The letter said the “user agency”, as such, was required to submit the proposal online at “Parivesh” portal for “submission and monitoring” of environmental, forest and wildlife clearance.

The letter’s copy has been sent to High Court Registrar-General and four other authorities.
Another letter was subsequently written by the office of the Chief Architect, Department of Urban Planning, Chandigarh Administration, to the High Court Registrar-General.