Two more texts on and for Auroville

With the Court’s endorsement of the Master Plan and the Governing Board’s powers, Auroville can now move forward without unnecessary hindrances or legal obstacles. Way Forward: Implementing Auroville’s “Vision Auroville” will resume all pending infrastructure projects aligned with the Master Plan, including the Crown Road and related developments. The Auroville Town Development Council (ATDC) will continue its work in line with the reconstituted structure approved by the Governing Board. The Foundation remains committed to ensuring transparency, accountability, and growth while advancing Auroville’s mission. Gratitude and Appeal for Collaboration: all residents and stakeholders are invited to join hands in this journey of growth and progress by supporting all efforts to implement Auroville’s vision. Collective cooperation and harmony are essential to fulfilling Aurovill e’s destiny as a beacon of an Actual Human Unity.

(Issued by: Sindhuja, AVF Legal Coordinator Date: 17th March 2025)

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From now onwards, as per the ruling of the Supreme Court of India issued on the 18 th of March 2025, almost exactly 57 years after its inauguration, Auroville is to adapt to an inversion. The Governing Board of the Auroville Foundation, whose members, Chair and Secretary are selected by the Central Government of India, is to determine, di rect and conduct Auroville‟s affairs, development and progress according to its understanding of the Mother‟s vision of an international city dedicated to human unity. The residents of Auroville may convey their views to the Governing Board, but have no authority or power to implement any direction, nor is there any scope for cooperative or collaborative processes.

How the Governing Board is going to find its way to manifesting human unity is not specified.

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