The Himachal Pradesh High Court has sought a detailed status report from the State Government and the Municipal Corporation of Shimla concerning the structural integrity of the 140-year-old underground water tank located beneath the historic Ridge in Shimla.
A division bench comprising Chief Justice G.S. Sandhawalia and Justice Ranjan Sharma issued notices to the concerned authorities, directing them to provide information on the safety measures in place for the preservation of the heritage structure.
The matter is scheduled for further hearing on September 3, 2025.
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