New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- The Supreme Court today issued notice to the Central government and the State of Tamil Nadu on a petition seeking the decommissioning of the 130-year-old Mullaperiyar Dam in Kerala and the construction of a new dam at the same site.
A bench, comprising Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai and Justice K. Vinod Chandran, sought the response of the Centre and Tamil Nadu on the plea filed by Save Kerala Brigade, a Kerala-based organisation.
CJI Gavai observed, "Mullaperiyar is one of the oldest dams," while Senior Advocate V. Giri, appearing for the petitioner, agreed and stressed that the dam's age posed serious safety concerns.
"The lives of about 10 million people are at risk," Giri submitted.
CJI Gavai suggested that ...