Sabarimala airport project returns to spotlight amid legal uncertainty
The proposed Sabarimala Greenfield Airport project in Kerala faces renewed political pressure for revival despite ongoing legal disputes over land acquisition. The state government is currently reviewing the project's feasibility and legal standing regarding the Cheruvally Estate.
Why it matters
The project is a significant infrastructure development for Central Travancore, but its progress is stalled by complex land ownership litigation.
The proposed Sabarimala Greenfield Airport at Erumely is back in focus, with fresh political pressure building on the UDF government to revive the long stalled project even as crucial legal battles over land acquisition and ownership await adjudication in the High Court.
The project has remained in limbo for more than seven months after suffering major legal setbacks. Proceedings to acquire land came to a halt following adverse court orders, while the dispute over the ownership of the Cheruvally Estate continues to cast a shadow over the project. Despite completing two months in office, the United Democratic Front government is yet to spell out its stand on the airport, adding to the uncertainty over its future.
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