Hyderabad: The National Human Rights Commission registered a case over the Musi Riverfront Project after receiving a complaint alleging large-scale environmental damage along the Musi river banks.
Human rights lawyer Ramarao Immaneni approached the commission and sought urgent intervention. He urged it to halt what he described as extensive ecological destruction under the Musi Riverfront Project.
According to the complaint, authorities began works without conducting comprehensive environmental or social impact studies. Moreover, he alleged that officials felled thousands of centuries-old trees in Langer House, Narsingi and Ramdevguda without proper assessment.
He further claimed that the project damaged riverbank ecosystems and disrupted local livelihoods. In addition, he stated that the government proceeded despite the absence of a social impact study.
Complaint seeks halt to Musi Riverfront Project works
Therefore, Immaneni asked the commission to direct the Managing Director of Musi River Development Corporation Limited, E.V. Narasimha Reddy, to stop tree felling immediately. He also sought suspension of activities that allegedly harm the environment.
Furthermore, he requested adequate compensation for families affected by the project. He maintained that unchecked execution of works would cause irreversible ecological loss.
Subsequently, the National Human Rights Commission examined the petition and registered a case. It then initiated an inquiry into the allegations linked to the Musi Riverfront Project.
Meanwhile, Immaneni said he would continue legal efforts to protect the Musi river banks. He asserted that he would not tolerate negligence in environmental protection.
