
HC asks authorities to consider plea of forest dwellers in Theni district
The Hindu
Taking note of the plea of 33 forest dwellers from Theni district, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has directed the authorities including Theni Collector to consider their representations s
Taking note of the plea of 33 forest dwellers from Theni district, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has directed the authorities including Theni Collector to consider their representations seeking to use the land which now comes under the forest area. Justice J. Nisha Banu directed the authorities to consider their representations in 12 weeks. The court was hearing the petition filed by 33 forest dwellers from Andipatti in Theni district. They said that they and their families have been residing in the area for over 80 years.More Related News

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