Ammonia plant in operation despite cancellation of licence, say villagers

Licence cancelled in '24 after gas leak; owner denies allegation, says it is only a sales point

- THINAKARAN RAJAMANI @Tirunelveli

FARMERS and the vice-president of Idaikal panchayat have alleged that a private ammonia plant continues to operate in the locality despite the district administration cancelling its licence. However, the plant owner denied the charge, stating that the facility is only being used as a point of sale for receiving and supplying ammonia gas.

According to Idaikal panchayat vice president S Dharmaraj, who recently lodged a complaint with the Chief Minister's Special Cell, Malanadu Ammonia Private Limited has been running the ammonia plant illegally at night. He also raised concerns about the risks the plant poses to the students of a nearby school.