The Miankaleh petrochemical project, which has faced numerous criticisms and stop orders, has now reached its endpoint. With the issuance of the Administrative Justice Court's ruling, the Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization has announced the rejection of the investor's complaint and the confirmation of the lease contract's termination. This decision has created an opportunity to reclaim the lands and prevent harmful environmental activities.
Opposition and Environmental Concerns
Since the allocation of the grazing lands of Hosseinabad and Lalehmarz in July 2020, environmental activists, experts, and media have continuously warned about the environmental consequences of this petrochemical project. Following these protests and considering the numerous reports submitted to the relevant organizations, various entities, including the Article 90 Commission of the Parliament and the General Inspection Organization, have also intervened in the matter and issued stop orders for the project.
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Mohammad Dasmeh, legal advisor to the Natural Resources Organization, spoke about the history of this project: "Despite the stop orders, encroachments continued, and the investor's renewed presence raised environmental concerns once again. Ultimately, the President issued a stop order for the execution operations this year."
Confirmation of Project Halt by the Administrative Justice Court
The legal advisor of the Natural Resources Organization explained the legal steps for halting the Miankaleh petrochemical project, stating that the Administrative Justice Court reviewed the investor's complaints in two stages. In the first stage, his complaint regarding the annulment of decisions related to the land allocation was rejected. In the second stage, the ruling of the Article 33 Commission regarding the termination of the contract was confirmed.
Dasmeh emphasized: "With the issuance of the Administrative Justice Court's final rulings, the lease contract has been terminated, and the investor no longer has legal permission to continue activities on these lands." He also added that the head of the Natural Resources Organization has issued an order to reclaim the lands, and this action will be carried out soon.
These lands, which are considered second-grade pastures, will no longer be allocated for environmentally destructive projects. This decision is the result of the continuous efforts of environmental activists and the collaboration of legal and governmental entities to preserve the country's natural resources.
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