In a significant order delivered on Friday, the Punjab and Haryana High Court made it clear that the proposed flyover at Tribune Chowk on Dakshin Marg cannot be constructed as it would contravene the provisions of the Chandigarh Master Plan-2031. Pronouncing the order in open court, a bench headed by Chief Justice Sheel Nagu held that while an underpass could be considered as an alternative traffic solution, the flyover was impermissible under the Master Plan. The court also directed the Chandigarh administration to preserve and maintain the original character and urban design of the city, particularly in the Phase-I sectors, including the stretch along Dakshin Marg. The bench further stressed the need to strengthen and expand public transport infrastructure in Chandigarh, noting that an efficient public transport system is essential to reduce dependence on personal vehicles and tackle growing traffic congestion in the tri-city area.…