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Supreme Court Clears Wayanad Tunnel Project, Calls It Vital For Kerala
Admin 06-04-2026 Supreme Court

The Supreme Court dismissed a plea challenging the environmental clearance granted for the Wayanad tunnel project, calling it a crucial infrastructure initiative for Kerala.

The Supreme Court of India has rejected a petition filed against the environmental clearance (EC) for the Wayanad tunnel road project in Kerala.

 The case was filed by an environmental group (WPSS), which argued that:

  •  The tunnel passes through the ecologically sensitive Western Ghats
  • It may increase landslide risks and harm biodiversit 

 However, the Court refused to stop the project because:

  • The environmental clearance was given after expert studies
  • Authorities followed proper legal procedures
  • Courts should not interfere in technical decisions made by experts
  •  The Court also noted that the project:
  • Will improve connectivity between Kozhikode and Wayanad
  • Reduce travel time and congestion
  • Act as a “lifeline” for the region

 

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