Vedanta’s takeover of debt-ridden Jaiprakash Associates with a Rs 17,000 crore bid has raised doubts over the timely completion of the SLBC tunnel, the world’s longest irrigation tunnel, already delayed by a roof collapse and geological challenges.
In its April 10 order, the top court had also allowed the evacuation of the remaining gypsum at the plant and making available the required manpower as requested by the company.