HC disposes of petitions on Mullaperiyar Dam issue

When the case came up today,the petitioners,however,said they were satisfied with the steps taken by the government,which was recorded by the Division Bench,comprising acting Chief Justice Manjulla Chellur and Justice P R Ramacandra Menon.

Achuthanandan had sought a direction for calling the Army Engineering Corps in case of an emergency situation.

The Central government in an affidavit had submitted that they will take immediate action as and when the situation arises.

Only two writ petitions — All India Lawyers Union and Save Kerala Movement — have to be disposed of.