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Vizag data centre case: Court flags environmental clearance concerns
Andhra Pradesh High Court's Chief Justice has underscored that environmental clearances cannot be bypassed in the Google-backed data centre project in Visakhapatnam. The bench has sought clarification from the state government on alleged irregularities in land transfer and permissions.
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The Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court has emphasized that proper environmental clearances are mandatory and cannot be circumvented, during proceedings examining the proposed Google data centre facility in Visakhapatnam. The court's bench has directed the state government to respond to allegations of procedural irregularities surrounding the project's land acquisition and permissions. The Advocate-General has been asked to file a comprehensive clarification outlining the government's official position on the matter. The case highlights growing judicial scrutiny of infrastructure projects in the state, particularly concerning compliance with environmental and statutory requirements. The court's intervention signals that data centre development, despite its economic significance, must adhere to established regulatory frameworks before proceeding.