Justice Sanjeev Khanna, in his separate dissent, on Tuesday said the Centre had failed to produce even a single document to show that objections and suggestions made in the Central Vista project were considered by it.
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“Deliberative democracy accentuates the right of participation in deliberation, in decision-making, and in contestation of public decision-making… Central Government has not placed on record even a single document or minutes to show that the objections and suggestions were considered by it,” Justice Khanna wrote emphatically.
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Adequate public participation and hearing out of the objections avoid a sense of injustice and is “reflective of democratic principle at the heart of our society”.
Justice Khanna said a reading of the notice inviting tenders, published by the Central Public Works Department inviting design…