Srinagar, March 2 -- Hearing a Public Interest Litigation, a division bench of Chief Justice N. Kotiswar Singh and Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal passed on the orders on an application filed on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, seeking permission to commence constructions in respect of the dilapidated structures and new construction which will be required for operation and training of the forces including providing accommodation for own and foreign officers and troops along with the allied infrastructure at Sonamarg in phases.

"Considering the fact that this pertains to the defence and security of the nation, the matter is remitted to the BOCA (Building Operation Controlling Authority) for grant of necessary permission," the court said, add...