The Supreme Court dismissed a plea against the Rs 229 crore passenger jetty near Gateway of India, upholding the Bombay High Court’s nod with strict conditions. Petitioners had raised heritage and congestion concerns, but the Court favored public interest.
Today, On 15th July, The Bombay High Court has permitted the construction of a new passenger jetty and terminal at the Gateway of India. The court noted the project’s objective is to provide better facilities and reduce congestion at the heritage site.
The Supreme Court Today (May 29) again refused to hear a plea about a new Rs 229 crore passenger jetty near Mumbai’s Gateway of India. It said the Bombay High Court will handle the case without any influence from previous observations.
During a Supreme Court hearing on the Gateway of India jetty project, a debate arose about the meanings of ‘Aamchi Mumbai’ and ‘Tyanchi Mumbai.’ The Chief Justice explained the difference, highlighting local identity and belonging in Mumbai.
The Supreme Court, while hearing objections to the Mumbai jetty project near the Gateway of India, remarked, “We all want sewage plants, but not near my house,” highlighting public resistance to necessary infrastructure near residential areas.
