HYDERABAd: A division bench of Acting Chief Justice Sujoy Paul and Justice Renuka Yara on Friday ordered notices to the state govt and various govt bodies while hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the construction of the new Osmania General Hospital at the existing Goshamahal Stadium in the city. The petition was filed by Gundolu Ramu, a yoga trainer and social worker from Goshamahal.Ramu’s counsel argued that in the layout, the stadium is declared as parkland and open spaces, and said any construction at such locations is contrary to the zonal regulations of master plan 2031 and the provisions of Telangana Urban Areas (Development) Act. The PIL said constructing a new hospital at the proposed site is robbing the citizens of lung space. The petitioner said he had no objection over building of a hospital, but said the site was chosen without application of mind, and by violating the law. The bench adjourned the matter for two weeks.tnn
