Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Assam Govt Defends Land Allotment for Cement Plant
A cement company in Assam got a large piece of land, but the court is asking questions.
The court is concerned about the impact on tribal communities and the environment.
The Assam government says the land size is reasonable for the project and worries about scaring away investors.
The court is giving people a chance to respond to the government's explanations.
The cement company plans to build a factory and needs the land for various purposes, including a green belt and a solar plant.
Gauhati High Court questioned the allotment of 3,000 bighas of land to a cement company.
Assam government formed a committee that concluded the allotment was appropriate.
The court raised concerns about tribal rights and environmental impacts.
The government is concerned about the impact on investors.
The cement company signed an MoU for an Rs 11,000 crore greenfield cement project.
- Who
- Assam government, Mahabal Cement
- What
- Gauhati High Court questions land allotment for cement factory in Dima Hasao district
- When
- August 2023
- Where
- Dima Hasao district, Assam
- Why
- Court raised concerns about tribal rights and environmental impact.
Gauhati High Court
Assam Government
Land Allotment Justification
Gauhati High Court
Questions the justification of the land allotment size.
Assam Government
The allotment is appropriate for the project's needs.
Environmental Impact
Gauhati High Court
Expresses concern about the environmental impact.
Assam Government
Environmental impact assessment is at a later stage.
Tribal Rights
Gauhati High Court
Raises concern about tribal rights in the region.
Assam Government
N/A
- Company
- Mahabal Cement Private Limited (JK Lakshmi Cement parent)
- Location
- Dima Hasao district, Assam
- Land Allotment
- 3,000 bighas (approx. 4 sq km)
- Proposed Project
- Cement factory
- Investment
- Rs 11,000 crore (MoU)
- Court
- Gauhati High Court
Sources
More trouble for Vedanta? Govt defers decision on 700-hectare bauxite mining project in Odisha - Industry News
More trouble for Vedanta? Govt defers decision on 700-hectare bauxite mining project in Odisha - Industry News