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The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra government and the Lonavala Municipal Council to take immediate steps to improve civic infrastructure at the popular hill station. This order comes in response to a petition highlighting issues like illegal constructions, traffic congestion, and waste management failures. The court emphasized the need for better roads, drains, footpaths, and streetlights, alongside measures to protect Lonavala's natural environment. This directive aims to address the challenges posed by the unchecked growth of the tourist destination and ensure sustainable development for both residents and visitors.
The Bombay High Court has issued a directive to the Maharashtra government and the Lonavala Municipal Council, instructing them to take immediate action to improve civic infrastructure at the popular hill station of Lonavala. The court's order came while hearing a petition that brought attention to various urban challenges faced by the area. Advertisement
The petition highlighted several key concerns, including ongoing illegal constructions, severe traffic congestion, and failures in waste management. These issues, if left unaddressed, pose a threat to the hill station's unique environment and its quality of life.
The court emphasized the need for better public facilities in Lonavala. This includes improving the quality of roads, ensuring proper drainage systems, building adequate footpaths for pedestrians, and installing effective streetlights. Beyond infrastructure, the court also stressed the importance of taking measures to protect the region's natural ecology, which is a major draw for tourists.
The directive aims to address the challenges that come with the unchecked growth of Lonavala as a tourist destination. It seeks to ensure that development is carried out in a planned and sustainable way, benefiting both the local residents and the many visitors who flock to the hill station. This judicial intervention highlights the ongoing need for urban planning and environmental protection in rapidly developing tourist areas.
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