While CIDCO authorities have begun construction of the Kharghar-Turbhe link road project, which involves drilling a tunnel through the Pandavkada hills, RTI has revealed that information regarding the environmental impact assessment is not available with state environment department for the Rs 2,100 crore project.

Navi Mumbai-based NGO NatConnect Foundation sought information from the State Environment and Climate Change department about the EIA study, as the road is being built through the eco-sensitive Pandavkada hills, part of the Kharghar hills. An EIA report is mandatory in such cases. The official response posted on the RTI Maharashtra website stated: “As per available records of MCZMA, the information sought by you is not available with this office.”