SC Upholds Centre’s Plan For Central Vista Project by 2:1 Majority

Rajeev Suri Vs Delhi Development Authority & Ors. (Supreme Court of India) Majority Order by Justice A.M. Khanwilkar & Justice Dinesh Maheshwari (i) In conclusion, we declare and direct as follows: (i) We hold that there is no infirmity in the grant of: (a) “No Objection” by the Central Vista Committee (CVC); (b) “Approval” by the Delhi Urban Art Commission (DUAC) as per the DUAC Act, 1973; and (c) “Prior approval” by the Heritage Conservation Committee (HCC) under clause 1.12 of the Building Byelaws for Delhi, 2016. (ii) We further hold that the exercise o...