Mr. R. Prasad, a Superintendent engineer, was in charge of a project to expand the national highway in his district. A total of 350 km of roads (designated national highway) was proposed to be built in Prasad's district. However, as per the route plan drawn up, the road was supposed to pass through a disused temple. In order to build the road, the temple would either have to be demolished or relocated. Further, the NHA1 (National Highways Authority of India) had strict deadlines on every phase of the project. If Mr. Prasad decided to build the highway around the temple (keeping the temple intact) he would risk spending more man days and not being in a position to maintain his deadlines.

Which of the following decisions is/are most appropriate?

1.    Mr. Prasad should demolish the temple and build the road according to the original route plan. After all, the temple is disused and he has to maintain strict deadlines.

2.    Mr. Prasad should have a formal meeting with NHAI officials and explain the situation.