
Plea to remove encroachments from Periyakulam tank
The Hindu
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Tuesday directed the State to file a counter in a public interest litigation petition that sought a direction to protect the Periyakulam tank in Thenkarai
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Tuesday directed the State to file a counter in a public interest litigation petition that sought a direction to protect the Periyakulam tank in Thenkarai village, Theni district, and to remove encroachments from the tank.
A Division Bench of Justices M. Duraiswamy and K. Murali Shankar sought response in the petition filed by Thenkarai Vivasayigal Sangam represented by its secretary P. Rajasekaran, who said that . some people were involved in illegal fish farming. A representation was made to the authorities in this regard and they had promised action against the people and the removal of encroachments. But no action was taken.