Why carry out SIA study if no intention to acquire land for SilverLine: Kerala HC to state
KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Monday asked the state government why it was carrying out a survey to identify properties for Social Impact Assessment (SIA) study in relation to the SilverLine project when it claims it presently has no intention of acquiring land for the same.
Justice Devan Ramachandran said SIA study under the Fair Compensation Act was a part of the land acquisition process and if the state claims it has not intention to acquire land, then the SIA would not be necessary and therefore, no survey was required to aid it.
