SC issues notice to UP govt on PIL challenging renaming of Allahabad to Prayagraj


PTI | New Delhi | Updated: 20-01-2020 11:17 IST | Created: 20-01-2020 11:17 IST
SC issues notice to UP govt on PIL challenging renaming of Allahabad to Prayagraj
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The Supreme Court on Monday sought response of the Uttar Pradesh government on a PIL filed by Allahabad Heritage Society challenging renaming of Allahabad to Prayagraj.

A bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and justices B R Gavai and Surya Kant issued notice to the state.

The Centre had on January 1 last year approved renaming of Allahabad as Prayagraj.

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