Archive · 4 Sep 2025
High Court Steps In to Resolve Metro Viaduct Stalemate
The Kolkata High Court is trying to get the Orange Line Metro project moving forward.
A key part of the project has been stuck due to a missing section of track.
The railway, state government, and other agencies are arguing over building a pedestrian underpass.
The railway needs permission to work on the viaduct but the state wants the underpass built first.
The High Court has stepped in to make the involved parties talk and reach an agreement.
If they can't agree, the court will step in to make a decision.
The goal is to finish the metro line to help people get around the city more easily.
High Court intervenes in the delay of the Orange Line Metro project due to a viaduct construction stalemate.
A 366-meter gap in the viaduct at Chingrighata is the main obstacle.
Construction stalled since February 2 due to the need for traffic blocks and pending police clearance.
The state government is withholding a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) over the construction of a pedestrian underpass.
The High Court has ordered a meeting between stakeholders to resolve the issues.
- Who
- Kolkata High Court, Railway officials, State Government, RVNL, KMDA, Kolkata Police
- What
- Addressing the delay in completing the Orange Line Metro project due to a viaduct construction stalemate.
- When
- Court hearing on Wednesday; meeting to be convened soon.
- Where
- Chingrighata, Kolkata
- Why
- To resolve the deadlock and expedite the completion of the Orange Line Metro project, which is behind schedule.
- Project
- Orange Line (New Garia to Airport)
- Obstacle
- 366-meter viaduct gap at Chingrighata
- Entities Involved
- RVNL, Metro Railway, KMDA, Kolkata Police
- Stalled Since
- February 2
- Court Order
- Meeting to be held; court to pass order if discussions fail