SHRC to review plaint against quarry project
The Hindu
‘Clearance for project given by ignoring panchayat’s objection’
The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) will reconsider complaints against the State Industrial Single Window Clearance Board for giving permission to a granite quarry at Chengottumala in Kottur panchayat of Kozhikode despite the panchayat denying permission for the same. Based on a complaint filed by Bineesh Athooni from Kottur, the SHRC had sought an explanation from the Industries Department. The Principal Secretary of the Department informed the commission that the application for the quarry was under the consideration of the State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority even though the permission had been granted by the Single Window Clearance Board four months ago. The people of Kottur panchayat had formed an action committee to fight against the quarry named ‘Delta Rock Products’ three years ago. Mr. Athooni said the quarry management had procured 4.8 hectares from local people saying they were to use it for farming.
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