NGT Refuses to Quash Green Nod to Adani Group’s Vizhinjam Port

The NGT on Friday refused to quash the environment clearance granted to the Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd.

Mining magnate Gautam Adani speaks during an interview in Ahmedabad. (Photo: Reuters)

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Friday refused to quash the environment clearance granted to the Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd, which was being developed by Adani Group in Thiruvananthapuram.

A bench comprising NGT Chairman Justice Swatanter Kumar and Justice RS Rathore, however, constituted an expert committee of seven members to look into compliance of conditions of environmental and Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) 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 a 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, who are advocating for stronger environmental protection.

(Source: PTI)

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