Dehradun, July 6 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Nainital, 3 Jul: The Uttarakhand High Court began hearings on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) regarding alleged unauthorised constructions in Rishikesh, raising serious questions over regulatory lapses and administrative accountability. During the proceedings held today, a division bench summoned the Housing Secretary, directing him to appear before the court on 9 July. The Court has also sought an explanation as to how buildings in Rishikesh are being constructed in the absence of duly sanctioned plans.

The court today expressed sharp disapproval of the functioning of senior officials, including the Commissioner, Garhwal, Vice Chairman, and Assistant Engineer, and questioned whether disciplina...