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Opposition slams Kerala's Saral Keralam Bill for centralising industrial clearances
✍️ Onmanorama
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 02:02 PM
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The Saral Keralam Bill has sparked criticism from opposition parties in Kerala, who argue that it concentrates industrial clearances at the centre of power.
The Kerala government introduced the Saral Keralam Bill, aiming to streamline procedures for industrial projects. Shortly after its announcement, opposition legislators voiced strong disapproval, contending that the proposal would centralise the clearance process and reduce the state's autonomy in granting approvals.
Opposition leaders warned that such centralisation could undermine the federal balance and limit local decision‑making, calling for a more decentralized approach that respects Kerala's unique industrial landscape.
The debate is expected to continue in the state assembly, where the bill will be examined in detail before any further legislative action.
Opposition leaders warned that such centralisation could undermine the federal balance and limit local decision‑making, calling for a more decentralized approach that respects Kerala's unique industrial landscape.
The debate is expected to continue in the state assembly, where the bill will be examined in detail before any further legislative action.