Expressing concern on the alleged inaction in cleansing and restoring Kuzhikandamthodu, a tributary of the Periyar, the Kerala High Court has cited the necessity to type a unified river authority or its equal.

A Bench of Justice Devan Ramachandran and Justice M.B. Snehalatha stated this whereas listening to petitions on the menace the river confronted within the type of air pollution. Appearing on-line, the Chief Secretary and different officers involved sought extra time to overview court docket instructions and associated proceedings.

The counsels for the petitioners stated that the situation of the waterbody was severe and wanted pressing consideration, particularly for the reason that monsoon was set to finish. They added that nothing worthwhile occurred on the bottom, regardless of a number of court docket orders and proposals by a high-power committee.

The authorities’s counsel stated that Central help is perhaps wanted since there was little enchancment within the floor scenario at Kuzhikandamthodu.

The court docket affirmed that it was involved in regards to the folks, particularly those that lived on both aspect of the Periyar. In this case, a unified authority would be capable of promptly handle points, with out the necessity to depend on a number of businesses. The matter has been posted for listening to in September, after Onam holidays.

Published – August 20, 2025 02:19 am IST

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