While, the AP government is gearing for foundation stone laying ceremony for its capital city Amravati by Prime Minister Narendra Modi October 22nd, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) gives it a shock by issuing stay orders prohibiting any construction activities in the ear marked area of capital zone. NGT issued stay orders responding to a petition filed by a person named Srimannaarayana.

He complains that AP government is going to construct capital city on the fertile lands where two-three crops a year are grown. He argued that the land is suitable agriculture and not for constructing high rise buildings. Hence, NGT issued stay orders prohibiting any construction works in the capital city zone. It also orders the AP government not to do any land leveling works and not to remove any crops from this zone. NGT adjourned the case to November 5th.

But, the AP government has already started land leveling works to erect dais, to provide place for vehicles parking, conducting cultural programs etc. in the area. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s schedule is also finalized for this program. So, the statement government can’t hold back its decision or programs at this point. So, it may file a counter petition and proceed ahead with its program.