Dateline Dehradun: Over the past few years, George Everest Estate, Mussoorie spread over 142 acres was making headlines for apparently the wrong reasons, with misleading statements, incomplete information, and erroneous conclusions being circulated on social media and public platforms.
Upon judicial scrutiny, all issues before the Hon’ble High Court, Nainital did not withstand the test of fact and law. The Hon’ble High Court made no adverse observations regarding the legality, intent, or operational framework of the Project and ultimately dismissed the Public Interest Litigation.
Expressing their sincere gratitude to the Hon’ble High Court, Rajas Aerosports and Adventures Pvt. Ltd. placed on record a statement with a sense of gratitude and responsibility stating, “This order is not merely the disposal of a petition, but a clear reaffirmation of truth, facts, and the rule of law.”
Furthermore, the Hon’ble Court clarified that no toll had ever been imposed on any public road in the George Everest area. The fee being charged pertained solely to the lawful entry fee for access to the George Everest Park / Estate, which was altogether a separate, contractually permitted, and rule-compliant arrangement and thus, remained intact, with no restrictions in place.
The arrangements made at the Estate entry point were implemented in coordination with the Uttarakhand Tourism Department and local authorities, and would therefore continue in compliance with the directions of the Hon’ble Court and within the framework of law. Other allegations raised in the petition—including those relating to suspension of operations, illegal activities, or alleged regulatory violations—could not be substantiated during judicial examination.
Rajas Aerosports and Adventures Pvt. Ltd. founded by—Assistant Commandant Manish Saini (Retd.) and Captain Mayank Saini reiterated the fact that the project was not driven by any ulterior interest, but a commitment to develop tourism for Uttarakhand, in Uttarakhand, and with the people of Uttarakhand.
