Protests Erupt Over Proposed Sewage Treatment Plant in Kozhikode's West Hill
Opposition mounts over move to secure technical sanction for West Hill STP project
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The Kozhikode Corporation's plan to establish a sewage treatment plant (STP) in West Hill, Kerala, has faced significant opposition from local residents and community groups. District Collector Snehil Kumar Singh has directed officials to seek technical sanction for the project, despite concerns over its legality and potential impact on the community.
- 01Kozhikode Corporation plans to establish a sewage treatment plant in West Hill, Kerala.
- 02Local residents, particularly from Scheduled Caste communities, strongly oppose the project.
- 03Concerns raised about the project's legality and its impact on residential areas.
- 04District Collector has directed officials to obtain technical sanction and appoint a new contractor for existing STP issues.
- 05Residents demand transparency regarding the project's details and environmental impact.
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The Kozhikode Corporation's initiative to establish a sewage treatment plant (STP) in the West Hill division of Kozhikode district, Kerala, has sparked protests from local residents. District Collector Snehil Kumar Singh has instructed officials to pursue technical sanction for the project during a meeting with various stakeholders, including the State Pollution Control Board. Residents, particularly those from Scheduled Caste communities, argue that relocating the STP to the Shanti Nagar area infringes on their constitutional rights, as previous sites faced public opposition. Satheesh Parannur, a representative of the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Protection Committee, labeled the project 'illegal' and vowed to oppose it through legal means and public demonstrations. Additionally, West Hill Ward councillor K. Saritha expressed concerns over the lack of transparency regarding the project's details, particularly the discharge of treated water. The District Collector also ordered the Corporation to expedite procedures for another STP project and to address issues with the current contractor responsible for the STP at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital.
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The establishment of the STP could significantly affect the local community, particularly Scheduled Caste residents, by potentially lowering property values and impacting health and living conditions.
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