Rights panel blames administrative delays for Angadipuram bypass holdup

The Kerala State Human Rights Commission has blamed administrative delays and poor coordination among government departments for the prolonged delay in the Oradam Bridge-Manathumangalam bypass project. The project is intended to ease chronic traffic congestion at Angadipuram.

Commission Judicial Member K. Baijunath observed that delays in securing administrative and technical clearances had stalled the project for years, affecting the public’s freedom of movement and timely access to essential services, including emergency medical care. The Commission said the bypass was essential in the larger public interest and for protecting life and property.