The proposal to set up a 400 MW capacity hydro electric project in evergreen forests of Western Ghats in Hassan district of Karnataka has met with a lot of opposition from the locals and environmentalists. The Detailed Project Report of the proposal poorly backs up the project with many contentious issues. The Public Hearing on environmental issues on 26.7.2008 at the project location was a stormy one with many people vehemently opposing the proposal. When a manipulated minutes of the public hearing was sent by the District Commissioner, strong protest letters were sent. This article highlights many contentious issues of the proposal.