New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the Centre’s plea challenging a Calcutta High Court order upholding the maintainability of PILs alleging violations of the Forest Rights Act in obtaining consent for the Great Nicobar Island mega-infrastructure project.
A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana noted that the matter was already pending before the high court and is scheduled for hearing on November 25 and 26.
The apex court asked the high court to hear the matter, including all pending petitions, on the scheduled dates.
