Tamil Nadu Gov. Moves Supreme Court to Lift Stay on Janmam Land Development

NEW DELHI: The Tamil Nadu government has decided to approach the Supreme Court to lift the temporary stay that prevents the creation of basic facilities on janmam lands in Gudalur, located in the Nilgiris district. Additionally, the State government will request the Supreme Court to allow cases related to the Tamil Nadu Gudalur Janmam Estates (Abolition and Conversion into Ryotwari) Act, 1969, to be heard separately from other pending cases.

E-pass Mandatory for Nilgiris, Kodaikanal Entry: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court has mandated the use of e-passes for non-residents entering Nilgiris and Kodaikanal from May 7 to June 30, aiming to track vehicle influx. The decision exempts local residents and prompts extensive e-pass publicity. It also proposes integrating a payment gateway to streamline the process and support scientific studies on hill road capacity.