Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Aug 29: High Court today directed the Government to inform it by giving details of the Bridges and Flyovers which are under construction by the agency along with the date of work allotted and original completion of date.
“The respondents shall positively file a status report giving us the details of the bridges and flyovers which are under construction by J&K Project Construction Corporation (JKPCC)”, Division Bench of Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice Puneet Gupta directed.
As the court found inattentive appearance in the matter on behalf of the petitioner as such given the importance of the matter appointed advocate Salih Pirzada as Amicus Curaie in the matter to assist the court.
Court is dealing with a PIL regarding construction of bridges in the J&K. DB has also sought details with regard to date of allotment and date of original completion of projects as also the expected date of completion of such projects from the J&K Project Construction Corporation (JKPCC).
Court in default of providing such information directed the Managing Director J&K Project Construction Corporation (JKPCC) to remain present before the court on next date.
Court observed that its previous directions have not been complied with by the authorities and directed for providing details of under construction bridges and flyovers in J&K.
In previous directions, court had directed the Government to inform it about the status of funds allocated for the construction of bridges in Kashmir province as the constructing agency submits for lack of funds.
The said direction was passed to the Finance Department after the stand taken by the Corporation that despite requests and imperative need for the funds, the same have not been released by the Finance Department resulting into unwarranted delay in completion of these projects.
An affidavit has been filed before the court giving the details which were required regarding construction of bridges by the Jammu Kashmir Project Construction Corporation in the Kashmir province and funds were required to be released by the Finance department.
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