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Corporation seals three stands at MAC stadium again

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The New Indian Express                24.05.2013

Corporation seals three stands at MAC stadium again

The Corporation of Chennai has resealed three stands of M A Chidambaram stadium on Thursday.

The move comes in the wake of Supreme Court intervention to open the stands for the match between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Daredevils on May 14.

The Supreme Court has allowed the stands -- I, J and K -- to be opened for the one match stating that tickets had already been sold and it would create law and order problem if people were not allowed to get in to watch the match.

The newly constructed stands were sealed as they were built without permission. “There have been some setback violations and some structures had to be demolished. If they comply with all the regulations, then officials will have no objection in giving clearance certificate,” sources said.

The Chennai Corporation had on May 12 sealed the three stands stating that TNCA has yet to get planning permission and building approval. The sealing came after the Supreme Court stayed the February 6 order of the Madras High Court. The High Court had earlier set aside orders which restrained TNCA from using the stands in the stadium.

Last Updated on Friday, 24 May 2013 08:20