The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the central and state governments to file replies within 3 weeks over the objections raised by Orissa government on Polavaram irrigation project, and adjourned the hearing for 8 weeks.

Disposing off a petition filed by the Orissa government challenging the centre's decision to give final environmental clearance to the project, the Apex Court directed the Orissa government to submit its counter petition within 5 weeks.

Orissa had, in its petition, sought a declaration that Andhra Pradesh had no right or entitlement to undertake or proceed with the Polavaram project on river Godavari. The Orissa government also questioned the centre's move to consider the plea of a national project status for Polavaram irrigation project.


Published Date : Friday, Nov 19, 01:45PM IST

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