Gram Sabhas that gave nod to Nicobar project did not have mandatory 50% quorum

Gram Sabha that Cleared Great Nicobar Island Project Didn't Meet 50% Quorum

Under rules framed for implementing the Forest Rights Act, a Gram Sabha requires the presence of at least half of the adult population of a village, with one-third women, to meet quorum requirements.

Gram Sabhas that gave nod to Nicobar project did not have mandatory 50% quorum

Gram Sabhas approving the Nicobar project lacked the required 50% quorum, with attendance only between 1% and 12%.