Allahabad HC bans constructions within 500 meters of high flood level

Passing the order on a writ petition filed by Bhal Chandra Joshi and two others, the bench comprising justices PKS Baghel and Prakash Padia observed that the court has already passed a restrain order against any such constructions. The court said the District Administration, the Development Authority and other authorities are bound by the earlier directions of the High Court in this regard. The petitioner claimed that despite the earlier order, certain permanent constructions are being raised within 500 meters of the Highest Flood Level of river Ganga.