SC sets a schedule to facilitate the restoration of Mullaperiyar dam, close to the trees on site.

The Supervisory Committee inspected the Mullaperiyar Dam on March 22, 2025 at Thekkady, Kerala. Image source: Special arrangement

The Supreme Court made positive instructions on Monday (May 19, 2025) that facilitated Tamil Nadu and Kerala to resolve and resolve longer issues such as cutting down trees, blocking access to the 125-year-old Mullaperiyar dam, transporting materials to repair roads close to the roads, and even indoctrinating the dam’s main super superstructure.

A bench led by Judge Surya Kant Jean Kerala forwarded the application submitted by Tamil Nadu to cut trees into the environment and forest ministry within two weeks. The center is required to impose sanctions under appropriate conditions within the next three weeks.

When it was pointed out that Kerala had agreed to transport six of the nine repair works noted by Tamil Nadu, the Supreme Court said there was little “reason” to not allow the transport of the materials needed for the remaining three works.

The court allowed the executive engineers of the Kerala government to attend when the Tamil Nadu government completes the repair work.

In response to Kerala’s objection that the materials that repair the access roads through the forest are harmful to the environment, the Supreme Court directed the state to use environmentally friendly materials for road repairs themselves. Tamil Nadu can publish civil engineers with their departments to monitor the work.

“Complete the restoration of the dormitory”

The court directed Tamil Nadu to complete the maintenance of the dormitory and required it to be subject to the statutory requirements set out in the Inland Vessels Act and the Wildlife Act, while adding additional boats.

Regarding grouting, the court requested states to meet with the Oversight Committee, which will make expert recommendations.

At the last hearing, the Supreme Court made it clear that long-term interstate disputes can be resolved only with the intervention of experts with expertise.

“The Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu and Kerala and our Prime Ministers may be very respected people. However, in this particular field, they may not have in-depth knowledge. That’s why we want experts…our interest is the safety and security of precipitation companies,” said Justice Dipankar Datta, a member of the three judgement boards of Justice Kent, Kant.