Amid objections from Opposition LDF and G. Sudhakaran, Keralam Assembly passes SARAL Bill
The Kerala Assembly approved the SARAL Bill despite opposition from the LDF and independent MLA G. Sudhakaran. The bill aims to streamline industrial licensing by speeding up permits. Critics claim it could damage paddy fields, wetlands and forests, while the government says it merely complements the existing single‑window system. The law seeks to reduce delays in clearances.