Karnataka High Court notice to Union and State governments on plea against shifting BTC’s racecourse to Kunigal Stud Farm
The Karnataka High Court has issued notices to the state and union governments regarding a petition challenging the relocation of the Bangalore Turf Club's racecourse to the historic Kunigal Stud Farm. The petitioner argues that the move lacks environmental assessment and threatens a sensitive ecosystem.
Why it matters
This case highlights the tension between urban development projects and the preservation of historical and ecologically significant land.
The High Court of Karnataka on Monday ordered issue of notice to the State and the Union governments on a PIL petition which has questioned the State government’s decision to hand over 110 acres of the historic Kunigal Stud Farm to the Bangalore Turf Club (BTC) on a long-term lease for relocating its racecourse from the centre of Bengaluru.
The article reports on legal proceedings and arguments from both sides without taking a stance.
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