Power project firm denies debris dumping in khud, says precautions being taken
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Shimla, Sept 10
A 20 MW hydroelectric project being constructed near Yula village in Himachal Pradesh has denied allegations of dumping construction debris into the local khud/river, asserting before the Himachal Pradesh High Court that adequate precautions are being taken to prevent loose material from entering the water body.
The issue is being examined by the High Court in a suo motu public interest litigation, CWPIL No. 18 of 2026, registered after media reports highlighted the grievances of villagers of Yula regarding construction activities for the power project at Rora Khad.
The High Court had taken note of reports highlighting the villagers’ demand for action against alleged explosions and what they described as unscientific dumping of debris during construction of the 20 MW hydroelectric project. The villagers’ concerns and the alleged adverse impact of construction activity were prominently highlighted by the media.
In its latest proceedings on September 7, the Division Bench comprising Chief Justice G.S. Sandhawalia and Justice Bipin C. Negi took note of the status report filed by the project authorities. According to the report, Roura Non Conventional Energy Private Limited, which is executing the 20 MW project within the jurisdiction of Yulia-Meeru Panchayats, has denied the allegations.
The company, through its Director, has been impleaded as respondent No. 6 in the PIL. The court also took note of a letter dated April 7, 2026, submitted by the company, in which it asserted that all necessary precautions were being taken during construction to ensure that loose particles did not enter the river.
The company has further maintained that the allegations levelled against it are false.
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The court has issued notice to the newly impleaded respondent, returnable on November 2, 2026, and directed it to take necessary steps within one week.
The proceedings underline the continuing scrutiny of construction activities in the ecologically sensitive area, with the villagers’ grievances and the project’s environmental safeguards now before the court.
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