In re: Construction at Pulinkudy beach (Vizhinjam port)

Updates

1. News20 Oct 2026

   Government stunned, Vizhinjam port construction in crisis; incorrect affidavit by Coastal Regulation Zone Authority becomes a hurdle, High Court halts construction.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The High Court ordered a stop to the building of the Vizhinjam port.

   Who:

   The Kerala High Court is the court and the Coastal Regulation Zone Authority is the government agency involved.

   When:

   Reported on 20 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Vizhinjam port, Pulinkudy beach, and the Kerala High Court in Kerala.

   Why:

   The Coastal Regulation Zone Authority filed an incorrect affidavit, which is a written statement made under oath.

   What it means:

   The construction work is now in a crisis and has been forced to halt.

   Asianet News
2. News19 Oct 2026

   Port expansion: TCCI seeks probe into official lapses

   TCCI seeks time-bound probe into alleged lapses over Vizhinjam port expansion after HC halts Pulinkudy beach work pending environmental...

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   TCCI has requested an investigation into potential errors or failures by officials regarding the port expansion.

   Who:

   TCCI is an organization seeking the probe, and the Kerala High Court is the court involved.

   When:

   Reported on 19 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Vizhinjam port, Pulinkudy beach, Kerala, and the Kerala High Court.

   Why:

   They allege there were official lapses during the construction at the port.

   What it means:

   The court will consider the request to investigate these alleged errors by the authorities.

   The Times of India