New Delhi, May 27 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain a plea challenging the Bombay High Court order, which had refused to grant a stay on the construction of a passenger jetty and terminal facilities near the Gateway of India.

A bench of Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih asked the Bombay High Court to decide the matter before the end of the monsoons.

The apex court refused to pass any order considering that the High Court is already considering the issue.

Advocate appearing for the residents, who challenged the order, argued that no public hearing was afforded before implementing the project plan which is nearly 10 acres of project right into the sea.

The counsel said that it was not ...