Madras HC orders closure of abandoned wells, borewells, quarry pits along Thoothukudi roads

Published 03 Nov 2026, 20:02 IST

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A special Bench of Justices N. Sathish Kumar and G.K. Muthukumaar says demolition proceedings should also be initiated against the illegal establishments

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CHENNAI : The Madras High Court has directed the authorities to immediately close down all 87 illegal resorts operating within the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve and initiate steps to demolish the buildings, as none of them has obtained the required planning permission or building approval. A division…

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MADURAI: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Tuesday directed the state government to shut all abandoned open wells, unused borewells, and quarry pits along public roads across Thoothukudi district within six weeks and file a compliance report. The order comes on a plea filed by social…

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Madras HC orders closure of abandoned wells, borewells, quarry pits along Thoothukudi roads

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. 03 Nov 2026, 19:27 IST

Madras High Court orders immediate closure of 87 illegal resorts in Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve

A special Bench of Justices N. Sathish Kumar and G.K. Muthukumaar says demolition proceedings should also be initiated against the illegal establishments

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