GAIL dubs SC ruling on KKBMPL project 'heartening development'

The 310-km long stretch of pipeline will pass through the state of Tamil Nadu

State-owned natural gas processing and distribution company GAIL (India) has termed the Supreme Court's ruling on its Kochi-Kottanad-Bangalore-Mangalore Pipeline project as a 'heartening development'.

GAIL accepts it with humility and will work in close coordination with the Government of Tamil Nadu to restart the pipeline laying work of the 310 km long stretch passing through the state of Tamil Nadu, a statement from the company said.

GAIL (India) Limited, the youngest Maharatna PSU, is committed and deeply engaged in creating the national Gas infrastructure which is the backbone for economic development of the country.

GAIL will continue to work closely with the Government and people of State of Tamil Nadu to execute this project in a time-bound manner. On completion, the project will provide access to modern and clean fuel critical for economic growth and quality of living for citizens in the state, the statement further read.