Expressing concern at the alleged inaction in cleaning and restoring Kuzhikandamthodu, a tributary of the Periyar, the Kerala High Court has cited the need to form a unified river authority or its equivalent.
A Bench of Justice Devan Ramachandran and Justice M.B. Snehalatha said this while hearing petitions on the threat the river faced in the form of pollution. Appearing online, the Chief Secretary and other officials concerned sought more time to review court directions and related proceedings.
