Amid objections from Opposition LDF and G. Sudhakaran, Keralam Assembly passes SARAL Bill

The Bill has the stated aim of ensuring timely issuance of licences and permits for industrial ventures. Independent MLA Sudhakaran, backed by the UDF, says Bill could lead to large-scale destruction of paddy fields, wetlands and forestland. Pinarayi says Bill is trying to create a parallel system to the existing single window system. Industries Minister says it is only meant to speed up the process to give clearances