Will implement Supreme Court order: State

The Kerala government, which assured the Supreme Court of implementing its directives in “letter and spirit”, has raised apprehension about the impact of demolition of Maradu apartments on environment and human life.

The State voiced its concerns in an affidavit filed by Chief Secretary Tom Jose in the court on Friday, the deadline for the demolition of Holy Faith H2O, Jain Housing, Alfa Serene, and Golden Kayaloram apartments that had been constructed in violation of the Coastal Regulation Zone guidelines.

The government has taken steps to deal with the demolition with utmost care and concern. An expert opinion from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, has been received, he submitted.