Plea to stop construction of electric crematorium on banks of Tamirabharani
Local groups in Tirunelveli have petitioned the Collector to halt the construction of an electric crematorium on flood-prone riverbanks. The petitions also address infrastructure needs for residents and labor disputes regarding unpaid provident funds for sanitary workers.
Why it matters
It illustrates the role of local grievance redressal mechanisms in addressing environmental concerns and labor rights.
The Tamirabharani Paathukaappu Iyakkam has appealed to Collector Anand Mohan to stop the proposal to construct an electric crematorium on the flood-prone banks of Tamirabharani River at Mukkoodal in the district.
The petition submitted on Monday said the Mukkoodal Town Panchayat was establishing an electric crematorium on the bank of the Tamirabharani, a flood-prone area. Moreover, it was located close to a busy road. If a huge sum of money was spent for creating the electric crematorium, it would certainly be washed away by floods and cause a huge loss to the government. Hence, the panchayat should be instructed to shift the fcaility to a safe and accessible spot.
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