Mysore/Mysuru, April 10 -- The Karnataka High Court has stayed the ongoing construction works atop Chamundi Hill in Mysuru being carried out under the Centre's National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) scheme.

A Bench, led by Justice Sachin Shankar Magadum passed the order on Apr. 7, halting the Rs. 47 crore project. The Court directed the Mysuru Deputy Commissioner to immediately stop all construction activities until further orders and warned that any violation would invite action.

"The respondent, Deputy Commissioner, shall forthwith stop all construction activities of whatsoever nature at the disputed temple premises, without any exception," the Court said.

The Court also direct...