Madras High Court admits PIL challenging G.O. on pedestrian crossings on Avinashi Road in Coimbatore city
The Madras High Court has admitted a public interest litigation challenging the Tamil Nadu government's decision to remove pedestrian subways from the Avinashi Road flyover project. The petitioner argues that the removal compromises pedestrian safety in an area with high fatality rates.
Why it matters
This case highlights the tension between infrastructure cost-cutting measures and public safety requirements in rapidly urbanizing Indian cities.
The Madras High Court has admitted a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging a government order (G.O.) that has withdrawn ₹15.47 crore allocated for creation of pedestrian crossings as part of the Avinashi Road flyover (G.D. Naidu flyover) in Coimbatore city.
The report objectively covers the legal challenge and the arguments presented by both the consumer body and the government.
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