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Chandigarh admn finishes Rock Garden wall demolition work
While the demolition work had been progressing slowly since February 22, the wall’s complete clearance on Sunday morning came as a surprise to Chandigarh residents
Published on Mar 10, 2025 09:00 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Wall being demolished is not integral part of Rock Garden: Chandigarh admn to HC
The counsels for Chandigarh administration told the high court bench of chief justice Sheel Nagu and justice Sumeet Goel that the wall was built by Nek Chand, the creator of Rock Garden; however, it is being relocated to accommodate the widened road and space for parking of more vehicles
Published on Mar 08, 2025 10:14 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Demolished wall not integral part of Rock Garden, clarify officials
According to official records, the land in question was designated as forest land, while the wall being demolished was located outside the forest area; however, it was built by Nek Chand, the creator of Rock Garden
Published on Mar 05, 2025 10:20 AM IST
Hillary Victor, Chandigarh
Rock Garden wall demolition: Chandigarh floated tenders much before green ministry’s nod
A month after green ministry’s approval, demolition work began on February 22, triggering public outcry; but after protests by residents, the Chandigarh administration is now claiming that the wall is not an integral part of Rock Garden.
Published on Mar 03, 2025 08:50 AM IST
Hillary Victor, Chandigarh
Saving Chandigarh’s iconic Rock Garden
Chandigarh's administration faces backlash for vandalizing the Rock Garden's wall for road expansion, threatening this vital public heritage space.
Updated on Feb 27, 2025 08:23 PM IST
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