PIDCL stopped from finalising tender for Latifabad flyover project in Hyderabad

The Sindh High Court, Hyderabad circuit has intervened in the construction of a flyover in Latifabad, Hyderabad, restraining the Pakistan Infrastructure Development Company Limited (PIDCL) from finalising the tendering process. The court issued notices to PIDCL and other respondents and fixed the matter to be heard after three weeks.

The court questioned the technical feasibility and necessity of the flyover project, absence of requisite approvals and feasibility studies, objections raised by the Hyderabad deputy commissioner, and whether the petitioners are entitled to suspension or cancellation of the project. The petitioners, three citizens, claimed that the flyover scheme was being undertaken without assessing traffic necessities, technical justification, and in spite of an ongoing development scheme involving road widening and installation of traffic signals.

They argued that the proposed flyover construction might substantially alter the existing road configuration, affect adjoining residential accommodations and commercial activities, create noise, dust and other environmental impacts.

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