Tag: KOCHI

Why not dissolve Kochi Corp, asks Kerala HC.

Source – newindianexpress.com KOCHI: Expressing concern over the severe waterlogging that threw life out of gear in Kochi on Monday, the Kerala High Court on Tuesday orally observed that the government needs to step in and initiate action to dissolve the city corporation council if it is inefficient in preventing flooding. Justice Devan Ramachandran said

Kochi flats demolition issue: Kerala govt to submit affidavit as SC deadline ends today

Source: hindustantimes.com The Kerala government will file an affidavit in the Supreme Court on Friday mentioning details about the action it has taken against an order for the demolition of more than 300 flats in Kerala’s Kochi for flouting the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) guidelines. The top court had pulled up the state government for

Marine Drive beautification: HC directs Corp, GCDA secretaries to appear on Aug 14

Source: newindiaexpress.com KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Friday directed the secretaries of Kochi Corporation and Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) to appear in person on August 14 to inform the court about the specific time needed to address issues concerning Marine Drive walkway. The division bench issued the order on a petition filed by Ranjit

High Court asks Corp to shut illegal shops in Panampilly Nagar

Source: newindianexpress.com KOCHI: Expressing concern over the deteriorated condition of Panampilly Nagar area, Kerala High Court on Tuesday directed the Kochi Corporation to seal forthwith the unlicensed business establishments functioning in residential areas which have not obtained a stay against its directive to close down. The single-judge bench directed the corporation to swing into action

Kerala High Court dismisses private hospitals’ plea challenging government order to fix higher wages for nurses

Source – newindianexpress.com KOCHI: A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court on Friday dismissed the appeal filed by the Kerala Private Hospitals Association (KPHA) challenging the order of single judge declining to stay the government order on the revision of minimum wages of nurses. While declining the plea to stay the notification fixing the minimum