Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Court Battle Resumes Over Jalandhar's Burlton Park
Imagine a beautiful park in the city, like a big playground for everyone.
Some people want to build a new sports area there, but others who love the park worry that it will ruin the green parts.
These people are going to court to ask the judge to stop any building that could hurt the park's trees and gardens.
The court has heard similar arguments before, and the people fighting to protect the park have been doing so for many years.
They are okay with the sports hub being built, but they want the most beautiful areas of the park to stay green, like the lungs of the city.
Senior citizens filed a plea in the Punjab and Haryana High Court to stop construction in Burlton Park.
The petitioners want to protect 15 acres of the park, including the rose garden and green belt.
The Municipal Corporation is developing a sports hub under the Jalandhar Smart City Mission.
The petitioners allege the sports hub project lacks environmental clearances.
This is the third time the issue has reached the court in 15 years.
- Who
- Senior citizens and the Municipal Corporation
- What
- A legal dispute regarding construction at Burlton Park.
- When
- The case is ongoing as of the current date, with hearings dating back to 2009.
- Where
- Punjab and Haryana High Court, Jalandhar's Burlton Park.
- Why
- To prevent further construction and protect the park's green areas.
- Park Size
- 63 acres
- Focus Area
- Burlton Park, Jalandhar
- Court
- Punjab and Haryana High Court
- Petitioners
- Senior Citizens
- Project
- Sports Hub
- Project Cost
- Rs 79 crore (approx.)