the instance of the respondent. But the 2nd respondent has produced Ext.R1, the copy of the report of hydrogeological studies conducted at Valiyararambathu near Mukkali, Azhiyoor Panchayat. The said report says that the hydrogeological investigatio was conducted in response to the request received from the Secretary, Azhiyoor Panchayat and the location where the study is conducted is the Valiyaparambathu proposed ice factory compound near Mukkali in Azhiyoor Panchayat. The inference as per the said report is that ‘the ice plant is going to start. Party not informed the Panchayat about the daily production of ice from the plant or the horse power of the pump going to use in the well for pumping. This is coastal area. So is very sensitive. Over draft of pumping will cause for the salt water intrusion. As far as the ice plant is concerned the main raw material is water. So, large quantity of water is required for this plant. This will cause to the salt water intrusion and thus to the water quality problem in that area.’ In the decision of the Panchayat, copy of which is available in page No.79 of Volume No.III file produced by the 1st respondent it can be seen that the Committee arrived at such a decision for refusing the installation permit for the reason that taking of water for industrial purpose for the ice factory would result in intrusion of saline
