NGT refuses to quash green nod to Vizhinjam port

September 02, 2016 12:40

The National Green Tribunal today refused to quash the environment clearance granted to the Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd, being developed by Adani Group in Thiruvananthapuram.

A bench comprising NGT Chairman Justice Swatanter Kumar and Justice R S Rathore, however, constituted an expert committee of seven members to look into compliance of conditions of environmental and Coastal Regulation Zone clearance.

The green panel, while disposing of the pleas seeking withdrawal of environment clearance given to the venture, also directed the project proponent Adani Group to maintain fisheries harbour on the port for welfare of local fishermen.

The tribunal's order came on pleas by Thiruvananthapuram-based environmental activists, Wilfred J and V Marydasan, seeking its direction that coastal areas throughout the country, including Vizhinjam coast, be preserved and no activity be undertaken which would damage such areas.

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