Over 130 (one hundred and thirty) persons appeared before the Committee upto November 3, 2007. The views expressed cover wide range of issues varying from economic viability to environmental, navigational, security, historical, religious, social and developmental factors.
Considering the large volume of work, the Committee, which was required to submit its report within one month from the day it starts functioning, has sought an extension for this time period from the Government. The Committee has decided to meet again at Chennai, after completion of personal hearings, on 14th and 15th November, 2007
Committee of Eminent Persons on Sethu Samudram Shipping Channel Project, Malligai, No 30/95, P.S. Kumarasamy Raja (Greenways) Road, Chennai - 600 028 Kartika 12, 1929/ November 3, 2007
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