Villagers demand closure of unauthorised quarry at Kulavaippatti; minister visits and promises probe
Kulavaippatti residents asked authorities to close an allegedly unauthorised stone quarry; the minister visited, pledged inspection and action based on findings.
Residents of Kulavaippatti in Pudukkottai district have demanded the permanent closure of a private stone quarry they say is operating without permission. Villagers accused the quarry of polluting the environment, dumping waste on farmland and causing drinking-water shortages.
The state’s natural resources/fisheries minister (named in the source as 'Prabhu') visited the hamlet, heard villagers’ complaints, and assured that a field inspection would be carried out and appropriate action taken, including removal of encroachments if found.
Locals reiterated their demand for a permanent shutdown of the illegal quarry and urged prompt enforcement. The minister’s office said a complete administrative review and environmental assessment would follow.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai