Villagers seek strict action against illegal quarries in Vadipatti
Residents of several villages in Vadipatti have petitioned local authorities to take action against illegal stone quarries. They claim the quarries are operating beyond permitted depths and causing severe health and environmental issues due to heavy vehicle traffic and dust.
Why it matters
Illegal mining operations often bypass environmental regulations, leading to long-term damage to groundwater and public health in rural communities.
Residents of Poosampatti, Kachaikatti, and Vadipatti in the district on Monday submitted a petition to authorities demanding strict action against stone quarries operating in violation of government rules.
According to the petition, multiple stone quarries operating around Kachaikatti village ignored official guidelines. Around 40-50 lorries and over 150 heavy vehicles transported the stones from the sites daily. Since the vehicles operated round the clock, the constant movement had severely disrupted local life.
The heavy traffic kicked up massive clouds of dust on the roads, creating an environment where residents faced serious health concerns including breathing and respiratory issues. Children, the elderly, and vulnerable patients were especially hard hit.
Gnanasekaran, a social activist and one of the petitioners, said that digging far below the legally permitted excavation depths was destroying the area’s natural water channels and putting local groundwater supplies and regional agriculture at serious risk.
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