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Kerala High Court Halts Construction at Vizhinjam Beach Over Missing Clearances
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News18•18-10-2026, 11:30
Kerala High Court Halts Construction at Vizhinjam Beach Over Missing Clearances
- •The Kerala High Court ordered a temporary halt to construction at Pulinkudy beach near the Vizhinjam seaport by VISL.
- •The court noted that the work lacked clearance from the Union Environment Ministry and was not part of the approved master plan.
- •A joint inspection involving the ministry and all concerned parties has been ordered to assess environmental impacts.
- •The matter has been adjourned to November 25, 2026, pending a formal report and affidavit from the ministry.
Key Questions Answered
The Kerala High Court temporarily stopped construction at Pulinkudy beach by VISL because the activity lacked proper clearance from the Union Environment Ministry and was not specified in the project's master plan or existing clearances.
The Kerala Coastal Zone Management Authority stated in its counter affidavit that the ongoing construction at Pulinkudy beach was not part of VISL's existing or proposed master plan and lacked Union Environment Ministry clearance.
The Kerala High Court adjourned the public interest litigation to November 25, 2026, directing a joint inspection and an official affidavit from the Union Environment Ministry regarding statutory clearances.
