Delhi University’s Games roadmap to fell 350 trees

The plan has,however,already run into a roadblock,with Ramjas College opposing what it calls “illegal acquisition” of its land. DU’s plans state 502 sq m of land owned by the college will be acquired.

“DU has taken the decision without taking the college into confidence. The L-G had directed that a simulation model of the project be prepared and discussed with us. DU is also against the one-month trial that the L-G had asked for,” said principal Rajendra Prasad.

“Our classrooms are only 20 metres away from the road. Further acquisition will disrupt the smooth conduct of classes,” said Prasad. The land to be acquired includes a part of the property on which the principal’s residence stands.

DU Vice-Chancellor Deepak Pental,meanwhile,said he is in possession of letters in which Ramjas College had agreed to concede land to the University. “They have now gone back on their word. We have to rise for the cause of the University,” he said.

Ramjas administration will organise a dharna on Tuesday morning to protest against the issue.

DU authorities seems unperturbed. “I had a meeting with the officials today and directed that the traffic plan be smoothly implemented before the undergraduate admission process begins on May 28,” said Ompal Singh,Deputy Proctor.

The Traffic Plan
Chattra Marg,which runs in front of the Law Faculty,and GTB Marg,which runs in front of SRCC,will become one-way. SUDHIR BOSE MARG,which runs in front of Ramjas College,and VIJAY NAGAR MARG,which runs parallel to it by the side of Patel Chest Institute and Miranda House,will also become one-way. VEHICLES would be able to enter Chattra Marg from Mall Road and exit from GTB Marg. Entry to Chattra Marg from GTB Marg will be allowed through Vijay Nagar Marg.