Work in harmony for cleanliness of Kalkaji temple, says SC

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the government agencies to work in harmony to create facilities to maintain cleanliness at the Kalkaji temple in South Delhi.

A Bench headed by Justice Dipak Misra directed senior officials of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), Delhi Jal Board (DJB) and South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) to hold a meeting to deliberate on issues like construction of toilet blocks and sewage line in the premises there. Regarding barricading for security reasons and controlling the rush of devotees, the apex court asked the Delhi Police Commissioner to take a call on it after consulting competent authorities of disaster management and fire department. "We want the authorities to work in harmony and give us a complete picture within six weeks," the Bench, also comprising Justices A M Khanwilkar and M M Shantanagoudar, said.

The Bench observed that a report given by a three-member court-appointed committee pertains to three aspects — construction of three toilets blocks, construction of a sewage line by the DJB and taking appropriate steps for barricading, which would also include emergency evacuation.