Supreme Court Issues Notice to Centre, Tamil Nadu on Plea by Kerala NGO to Decommission Mullaperiyar Dam, Construct New Dam

The Supreme Court issued notice to the Centre and Tamil Nadu government on a petition filed by a Kerala NGO seeking decommissioning of the Mullaperiyar Dam and construction of a new one. The petitioner cited safety concerns over the aging dam structure and the potential threat it poses to thousands of residents in Idukki and nearby districts. The bench acknowledged the issue’s gravity and sought responses, highlighting the complex interplay between environmental safety and inter-state water disputes.