Hyderabad: The National Human Rights Commission registered a case on the Musi Riverfront Project after receiving a complaint alleging large-scale environmental damage along the Musi river banks.
Human rights lawyer Ramarao Immaneni approached the commission and sought urgent intervention. He asked it to halt what he termed extensive ecological destruction under the Musi Riverfront Project.
He alleged that authorities began work without conducting comprehensive environmental or social impact studies. Moreover, he claimed officials felled thousands of centuries-old trees in Langer House, Narsingi and Ramdevguda without proper assessment.
He further stated that the project damaged riverbank ecosystems and disrupted local livelihoods. According to the complaint, the government moved ahead with the works despite the absence of any social impact study.
Complaint seeks halt to Musi Riverfront Project works
Therefore, Immaneni urged the commission to direct the Managing Director of Musi River Development Corporation Limited, E.V. Narasimha Reddy, to stop tree felling immediately. He also sought orders to suspend activities that harm the environment.
In addition, he requested adequate compensation for families affected by the project. He maintained that unchecked works would cause irreversible ecological loss.
Subsequently, the National Human Rights Commission examined the complaint and registered a case. It then initiated an inquiry into the allegations.
Meanwhile, Immaneni said he would continue legal efforts to protect the Musi river banks. He asserted that he would not tolerate negligence in environmental protection.