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- A central environmental panel denied a clearance extension for the New Ganderbal hydroelectric project in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Congress officials claim the decision was made without consulting the local elected government, undermining its authority.
- The project has faced decades of delays and significant cost escalations since its 1996 inception.
- Supporters of the elected administration argue the lack of consultation represents a disregard for the regional democratic mandate.
What to watch next
- Potential for further political disputes between the J&K government and the central administration
- Future status of the New Ganderbal hydroelectric project following the request for a fresh proposal
- Government approval status for the pending joint venture contract for the project
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Nizamuddin Bhat
Congress MLA
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“The decision was taken without consulting the Chief Minister and other concerned ministries”
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…the issue in the J&K Assembly during Zero Hour on Thursday. What makes the matter controversial, he said, is that the entire process was visibly unilateral and excluded the elected government, a key stakeholder. “ The decision was taken without consulting the Chief Minister and other concerned ministries ,” Bhat said in an agitated tone, drawing the Speaker’s attention to what he described as an “upsetting” issue. He also accused the J&K Lieutenant Governor’s office of holding up the file and disregarding the elected…
“This is nothing short of an institutional affront—proof that crucial decisions are now being taken over the heads of the elected government, in complete disregard of the democratic mandate it carries”
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…issue. He also accused the J&K Lieutenant Governor’s office of holding up the file and disregarding the elected government and its legitimate rights as the sole owner of the river, its resources, and their use. “ This is nothing short of an institutional affront—proof that crucial decisions are now being taken over the heads of the elected government, in complete disregard of the democratic mandate it carries ,” Bhat later told this newspaper. He argued that the project falls squarely within the constitutional domain of the elected administration. The controversy stems from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate…
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Named India · Choudhary Power Projects Private Limited · Ganderbal · Hindustan Construction Company · Jammu and Kashmir · Congress · Expert Appraisal Committee · Jammu and Kashmir Assembly · Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation · Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change · Nizamuddin Bhat · Omar Abdullah · Satya Pal Malik
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