Archive · 24 May 2025
Human Rights Commission Orders Inquiry into Quarry's Impact on Homes
The State Human Rights Commission is looking into whether a quarry is causing problems for people living nearby.
Someone complained that their house has cracks, and they think the quarry is to blame.
The commission told officials to check out the area, including the houses and the quarry.
They want to know if the quarry has permission to operate and if the blasting is causing the damage.
The officials will inspect the site and talk to the residents.
They'll then write a report to explain what happened and if the quarry is causing harm.
The quarry owner is also asked to check if their blasting is causing the cracks.
The State Human Rights Commission ordered an urgent investigation.
The investigation is in response to complaints about potential damage to homes near a quarry.
The Thiruvananthapuram collector must investigate with the panchayat secretary and environmental engineer.
The quarry owner was asked to conduct a blasting and vibration test.
An inspection report is due within six weeks.
- Who
- The State Human Rights Commission, the Thiruvananthapuram collector, residents of Pullampara, and the quarry owner.
- What
- The State Human Rights Commission is investigating the impact of a quarry on nearby houses.
- When
- The inspection report is due within six weeks.
- Where
- Pullampara, near a quarry named Neenu Crusher.
- Why
- To investigate complaints about potential damage to homes near a quarry.
- SHRC Chairperson
- Justice Alexander Thomas
- Location of Quarry
- Pullampara
- Quarry Name
- Neenu Crusher
- Complainant
- S Anas
- Inspection Report Deadline
- Six weeks