GODAVARMAN THIRUMULPAD T. N. Vs. UNION OF INDIA

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THE matters directed to be listed for 22-8-2008 will be taken up on 1-9-2008. Similarly, the matters which are listed on 29-8-2008 shall also be listed thereafter. IAs Nos. 1485 and 1507

(2.) THESE matters relate to the diamond mining project at Panna (M.P.). The project area is falling within the Panna National Park / Wildlife Sanctuary. This project was examined by the Central Empowered Committee and it has approved, subject to fulfilment of the following conditions:

(3.) THE applicant, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board proposes to execute Kundaw Pumped Storage Hydro Electric Project in Nilgiris District (T.N.). According to it, about 437 trees are to be cut and removed for the purpose of the said project including that of the proposed approach road.