Kerala HC directs police to remove obstructions in front of Vizhinjam Port

The Adani Port, which moved a contempt of court petition before the court, said a shed erected by the protestors was still in place and alleged that there are obstructions in front of the entrance

Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Friday asked the state government to remove the obstructions in front of the entrance of the under-construction Vizhinjam Port put by the protestors.

Justice Anu Sivaraman asked the police to ensure there are no obstructions in front of the entrance for the vehicles to pass.

The Adani Port, which moved a contempt of court petition before the court, said a shed erected by the protestors was still in place and alleged that there are obstructions in front of the entrance.

Meanwhile, the government opposed the contempt of court plea and said vehicles to the port are not being stopped now.

However, the court asked the government to ensure that vehicles are not stopped and directed the police to remove any hurdles in front of the entrance.

The court will hear the matter further on October 7.

Earlier on August 29, the state High Court had said that the construction at the Vizhinjam Port cannot be halted and any complaints with regard to the project can be raised at appropriate forums.

The court had said that the agitation must not affect the ongoing project.

The Adani Ports, which is constructing the Vizhinjam port in Thiruvananthapuram had on August 25, moved the Kerala High Court seeking protection from protesters.

The Adani Group, in its plea said the ongoing agitation was a threat to the life of its employees and the police and the government were not taking any action in this regard.