Shimla, Oct. 17 -- Himachal Pradesh high court has ordered an immediate halt to construction of two multi-storey buildings between Boileauganj and Chakkar in Shimla, expressing concern over alleged unauthorised construction, extensive tree felling and suspected collusion among officials of the municipal corporation (MC), forest and police departments.

A division bench comprising chief justice GS Sandhawalia and justice Bipin C Negi has directed the Shimal MC to issue stop-construction orders.

The bench was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) registered on the basis of a representation received regarding construction being raised between Boileauganj and Chakkar, to the extent of over five to six floors in two big buildings.

The c...