The Andhra Pradesh High Court has made significant remarks regarding the environmental clearances for Raiden Infotech's proposed hyperscale data centre project in Visakhapatnam. The court explicitly stated that there would be no relaxation of environmental norms.
The court is scheduled to hear the plea challenging the clearances for this project on October 6. The petitioner in the case has raised concerns about the environmental impact, as well as the water and power consumption associated with the facility.
According to a report by The Hindu, the court emphasized that the project must adhere strictly to environmental regulations. The court indicated that it would not compromise on matters concerning environmental protection.
Raiden Infotech plans to establish this data centre in Visakhapatnam. However, the petitioner has expressed significant concerns that the project could have a severe impact on the local environment.
The petitioner also highlighted that the project would require substantial amounts of water and electricity, which could place an additional burden on existing resources. These points were considered by the court.
This ruling sends a clear message that environmental norms must be strictly followed when granting approvals for projects with environmental implications in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It will serve as a guideline for similar projects in the future.
