Metro train: LHC seeks more arguments from govt

LAHORE: Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday sought more arguments from the provincial government regarding protection of historical monuments situated on the route of Orange Line Metro Train project.

During Monday’s proceedings, the petitioners’ counsel objected to the measures taken so far to protect the historical monuments. He informed the court about the reservations expressed by international organisations regarding the preservation of historical buildings on the route of the project. The government’s counsel responded that international standards were being maintained in construction near historical sites.



They assured the court that the buildings would be protected. The division bench, headed by Justice Abid Aziz Sheikh, sought more arguments from the government lawyers and adjourned the hearing for Tuesday (today).

On January 28, the court had stayed construction at several sites after several petitions were filed by the civil society. The petitioners said the project would devastate the beauty and cultural landscape of the provincial metropolis. They also said it would cause pollution. They had also objected to the budget allocation for the project.

Published in The Express Tribune, July 12^th, 2016.