A resident of Madurai has filed a plea in the Supreme Court challenging the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to construct a 134-ft-tall ‘pen’ statue as a tribute to former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi on Marina Beach. The petitioner argues that the construction activities would take place in restricted areas under Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) notification. The plea highlights the objections raised by fishermen’s associations and political parties regarding the memorial. The petitioner expresses concerns about uncontrolled construction activities affecting natural water flow and potentially leading to severe natural calamities. The plea requests the Supreme Court to prohibit burial of mortal remains in coastal areas nationwide and cancel the construction of the ‘pen’ monument. The petitioner also criticizes the government for not approaching the Madras High Court and violating laws and court orders by granting clearance certificates for the project.
The plea challenging Tamil Nadu’s decision to construct a ‘pen’ monument in honor of former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi on Marina Beach has been filed in the Supreme Court. The petitioner expressed concerns about the environmental impact of the construction and cited objections from fishermen’s associations and political parties. The plea seeks directions to halt the monument’s construction and other developmental works in the coastal region of Tamil Nadu.
In a recent development, a resident of Madurai has filed a plea in the Supreme Court challenging the decision of the Tamil Nadu government to construct a 134-ft-tall ‘pen’ statue as a tribute to former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi on Marina Beach. The petitioner has raised concerns about the potential environmental impact of uncontrolled construction activities in the coastal region, citing the risk of severe natural calamities. The plea also highlights objections from fishermen’s associations and political parties regarding the monument’s construction. The petitioner has requested the court to prohibit burial in coastal areas and cancel the construction of the ‘pen’ monument. The Supreme Court will now consider the plea and decide whether to issue directions to stall the construction or any other developmental works in the region.
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