Mullaperiyar Dam Case : Supreme Court To Start Final Hearing Tomorrow
Live LawThe Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned to Wednesday a batch of writ petitions raising safety concerns about the Mullaperiyar dam in Kerala, on the request of the state of Tamil Nadu. The bench headed by Justice A. M. Khanwilkar recorded, "As requested by Mr. Naphade, the matter is not to be called out today as he intends to take instructions in respect of new documents and the affidavits filed by the other party which has been served on him today." When a concern was raised on the side of the bar regarding the eventuality if the matter does not come to be listed on Wednesday, Justice Khanwilkar remarked, "We are ready to hear the matter today also. In January, the Central Water Commission has told the Supreme Court that a "fresh review of the safety of the Mullaperiyar dam is due and is required to be undertaken".