“Kamakhya Corridor Construction Won’t Harm Hills Or Structures”: Assam Government Assures High Court

In a significant development resolving the contentious issue of the Kamakhya Temple Corridor, the Gauhati High Court has been actively engaged in hearing public interest litigation (PIL) against its construction.

Gauhati High Court Directed Assam Government To File Response On Kamakhya Access Corridor

The Assam government recently submitted a report to the High Court asserting that the corridor’s construction will not pose any harm to the Nilachal hills or the revered temple structures.

Advocate General Devajit Lon Saikia firmly refuted claims opposing the proposed corridor, dismissing them as baseless and driven by commercial interests.

The PIL, filed by a group of 13 individuals, seeks transparency regarding the corridor’s construction, with a specific emphasis on ensuring the preservation of the ancient temple’s structures.

Responding to the PIL, the court issued a show-cause notice to the state government, highlighting concerns raised by the petitioners.

Chief Justice Vijay Bishnoi and Justice Suman Shyam granted a two-week window for the Assam government to furnish its response.