Decision On Adarsh Society Likely By Jan 14

"The Ministry is likely to announce its final decision on Adarsh by Friday," said an official source.

Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh has instructed officials in his ministry to complete all the work related to the issue by Friday so that a decision could be announced by that day, the source said.

The Environment Ministry had issued a show-cause notice to the society on November 12, 2010, asking why the 31-storey building should not be demolished for "violating" environmental norms.

The Ministry on Monday received a written reply, in which the society demanded an immediate end to proceedings against it, insisting that it had got all the required clearances. Read the full report here.

Source: IBN Live 5, New Delhi.