Madras HC Issues Notice to Centre, State on Revising Madurai Metro DPR
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has issued notices to the Central and State governments on a PIL seeking revision and resubmission of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Madurai Metro Rail project. The petitioner highlighted that over the past two decades, Madurai has emerged as a major urban centre, with rapid population growth and increased commercial activity, leading to severe pressure on the city’s public transport infrastructure.
The plea argued that the existing DPR does not adequately address the current and future mobility needs of the city. It called for a comprehensive re-evaluation of routes, capacity, and urban integration to ensure the Metro project meets modern standards and effectively eases traffic congestion.
The High Court’s notice directs the governments to respond to the PIL, reflecting judicial recognition of the importance of sustainable urban planning. Urban development experts say the case underscores the need for timely and well-planned public transport interventions in fast-growing cities like Madurai.
