The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea by the West Bengal government to postpone the construction work of the Orange Line Metro route in Kolkata, calling it 'frivolous' and displaying an 'obstinate attitude'.
The court rapped the state for stalling the development work and 'unnecessarily politicising' the issue, saying it will not permit the state to use elections as an excuse to stall development.
The court also criticized the state for giving the excuse of festivals as a reason for non-compliance, saying 'festivals are more important than creating an arterial transport line'.
The high court had directed the state to ensure the Metro work at Chingrighata crossing is completed by February 15, but the state sought an extension of time until May.
The bench allowed the high court to take necessary action to ensure its December 23 directions are complied with.
