Amid Objections From Opposition LDF and G. Sudhakaran, Keralam Assembly Passes SARAL Bill
The law aims to speed industrial approvals, while opponents warn it could weaken environmental safeguards and local licensing powers.
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Amid objections from Opposition LDF and G. Sudhakaran, Keralam Assembly passes SARAL Bill
The Bill has the stated aim of ensuring timely issuance of licences and permits for industrial ventures. Independent MLA Sudhakaran, backed by the UDF, says Bill could lead to large-scale destruction of paddy fields, wetlands and forestland. Pinarayi says Bill is trying to create a parallel system to the existing single window system. Industries Minister says it is only meant to speed up the process to give clearances
The investment-friendly Saral Bill introduced by the state government in the assembly will adversely affect agricultural land and the environment and needs to be corrected, says G.
Keralam Assembly passes SARAL Bill for fast-tracking investment proposals
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 29 (PTI) The Keralam Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed a bill aimed at simplifying and accelerating statutory approvals for investment projects in the southern state. The Simplified and Accelerated Regulatory Approvals and Licensing (SARAL) Keralam Bill, 2026 — a major industrial reform — was passed in the House after incorporating several amendments moved […]
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