Darjeeling insensitive to Mall

Darjeeling, Sept. 27: The splendid panoramic view from the Mall has been blocked because of an inert civic body, uncaring residents and the rising concrete jungle in Darjeeling.

Once, where one could have a breathtaking view of Jorethang town and the Kanchenjunga, now stands a hotel, an administrative officer`s building and a few guest-houses ruining the show.

Civic officials can do little about the illegal structures in the town because of other powerful forces.

A commissioner of the town said, `A bye-law had been passed by the former civic board disallowing construction on the far sides of the roads. The law was kicked away as soon as the present civic board came to power`.

`It is necessary for the local public and the tourists alike to stand up for saving the beauty of this divine land. The battle between the Hill municipality and the government over the restriction of buildings’ height should also be resolved`, said a retired ex-serviceman with passion.

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