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Supreme Court Upholds Removal of Monal Restaurant and Others from National Park Area
The Supreme Court has dismissed review petitions and reaffirmed the decision to remove Monal Restaurant and others from the National Park area.
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by News Desk
2024-09-10
Supreme Court Upholds Removal of Monal Restaurant and Others from National Park Area

The Supreme Court has upheld its earlier decision to remove Monal Restaurant, La Montana, Gloria Jay’s, and several other commercial establishments from the National Park area, dismissing the review petitions filed against the ruling. The court's judgment reinforces its stance on prioritizing environmental preservation over commercial interests within protected areas.

 

In its recent ruling, the Supreme Court addressed review petitions related to the ongoing issue of commercial activities within the National Park. The court's judgment clarified that the establishments, including Monal Restaurant, La Montana, and others, had previously provided a voluntary assurance to cease their operations within three months. The court labeled the subsequent filing of review petitions as a “joke” and “contempt” of court, given the prior assurance of termination provided by these establishments.

 

The Supreme Court had previously instructed the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to prioritize the relocation of these restaurants to other areas. However, the court’s latest judgment has withdrawn its earlier observation that suggested giving these restaurants priority in the leasing process for new locations. The court emphasized that this directive was to be disregarded, and the previously established decision should be adhered to.

 

The ruling underscores the court's commitment to enforcing environmental regulations and upholding the sanctity of protected areas. The court's decision to dismiss the review petitions and withdraw the priority directive reflects its strict stance on ensuring compliance with environmental preservation laws.

 

As a result of this judgment, the CDA will proceed with the process of removing these commercial operations from the National Park area and will not be required to prioritize them in new leasing arrangements. The court’s decision marks a significant step in the ongoing efforts to protect and preserve the National Park area from unauthorized commercial encroachments.

 

This decision reaffirms the importance of adhering to legal commitments and underscores the judiciary's role in maintaining environmental standards and protecting public lands.
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