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16 Feb, 4 tweets, 2 min read
NHAI today apprised Karnataka HC that it had donated Rs 2.5 Lakhs to two environment organizations as costs for filing objectionable affidavit making allegation that the Environment Protection Act was enacted at the instance of foreign powers.

@NHAI_Official
Following this development, Division Bench headed by Chief Justice Abhay Oka has allowed the withdrawal of the objectionable affidavit filed by NHAI, making unsubstantiated allegations.
In its order, the Court expresses hope that NHAI will show sensitivity to laws in the field of Environment in the future.
Karnataka High Court allows NHAI to withdraw controversial affidavit on Environment Protection Act after it donates money to environmental cause

reports @Rintumariam
#NHAI #KarnatakaHighCourt

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