Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Surjith Kumar Nanu Vs State of Kerala & Others.

The allegation of the applicant is that the mines of laterite stone is being done by Ashraf K in Palloramala hills affecting over 80.94 acres of land of Ulliyeri village. Despite different protests and giving various representations, it is stated that no action has been taken by the authorities. According to the applicant, the miner does not have environmental clearance nor consent from the Pollution Control Board for carrying on the alleged illegal activity. Also, the area being mined is also falling within the moderate to high hazards landslide zones.

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The southern bench of the NGT directed the District Collector, Kozhikode to conduct an inspection and if violations are found to take appropriate action as per law and file an action taken report before the tribunal on July 4, 2025.