Environment Ministry’s expert appraisal committee (EAC) has approved the proposal to construct a new Parliament building next to the existing heritage structure.
The plan was opposed by civil society organizations. The expert panel of the environment ministry has said the clearance for the project to build a new Parliament is subject to the decision of the Supreme court. The apex court, earlier, refused to stay the Central Vista Redevelopment project.
The project aims to build a triangular parliament building. It will revamp the 3-km long Raj Path from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate.
The proposed Parliament Building will carry out Legislative functions, which is separate from Executive Functions to be carried out in other office buildings.
Hence, it will not be considered as an integrated and inter-related project vis-à-vis the other proposed central vista buildings for the simple reason that it can definitely operate independently of the other structures.
