Archive · 31 Dec 2025
NGT Grants Karedu Villagers Final Chance in Land Diversion Case
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) gave villagers from Karedu in Andhra Pradesh one last chance to present their case.
They are fighting to stop a private solar company from taking over 8,348 acres of their fertile farmland.
This land is very important for the livelihoods of about 16,000 families.
The NGT said they will hear the case in Chennai because that is where the problem started.
The next hearing is on January 12, 2026.
The villagers need to show all their evidence by then to support their claims.
NGT granted Karedu villagers a final opportunity to present their case against land diversion for industrial use.
Over 8,348 acres of fertile agricultural land is proposed to be taken over by a private solar company.
The diversion threatens the livelihoods of nearly 16,000 families in Karedu village.
The case will be heard by the Southern Zone Bench of the NGT in Chennai.
The next hearing is scheduled for January 12, 2026, and the villagers must present all supporting material by then.
- Who
- Villagers of Karedu, Andhra Pradesh, and a private solar company
- What
- NGT granted a final opportunity to villagers to present their case against land diversion for industrial use
- When
- Next hearing scheduled for January 12, 2026
- Where
- Karedu village, Ulavapadu mandal, Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To protect agricultural land and livelihoods from industrial diversion
- Location
- Karedu village, Ulavapadu mandal, Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh
- Land Area
- 8,348 acres
- Affected Families
- 16,000
- Industry Involved
- Private solar company
- NGT Bench
- Southern Zone Bench, Chennai
- Next Hearing Date
- January 12, 2026