Sorry State Of Affairs': Gauhati HC Laments 'Casual' Approach Of State In Plea Challenging Construction Of Amusement Park At Silchar

The Gauhati High Court criticized the Assam Government for its casual approach in filing an affidavit regarding the construction of an amusement park in Gandhibag Park, Silchar. The court was hearing a PIL challenging the decision of the Silchar Municipal Board to allow a private developer to set up the amusement park. The petitioners argued that the project would alter the nature of the park and harm the public interest. The court noted that the state government’s affidavit failed to clarify its stand on the issue and merely reiterated facts already on record. The court directed the state to file a detailed affidavit clarifying its position and warned that failure to do so would result in summoning the secretaries of the respective departments. The court emphasized the need for a serious and thorough response from the state authorities.