NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has reprimanded the Kerala government for not sharing essential documents with the green panel. The court expressed its dissatisfaction with the state’s lack of transparency and cooperation, emphasizing the importance of full disclosure in environmental matters.
In a recent hearing, the Supreme Court highlighted the necessity for state authorities to provide all relevant information to the green panel to ensure thorough and effective environmental assessments. The withholding of files was seen as a serious impediment to the panel’s work, which aims to protect and preserve the environment.
The court’s rebuke serves as a reminder of the critical role that transparency and accountability play in environmental governance. The Kerala government has been urged to comply fully with the green panel’s requests and to ensure that such issues do not arise in the future.
