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During field study and documentation undertaken by people associated with the association, 47 different species of birds were observed and documented. The destruction or substantial alteration of the hill by quarrying, blasting or indiscriminate rock excavation is therefore likely to affect the natural drainage and groundwater recharge mechanism of the surrounding area. Among the materials reported and documented are ancient stone remains, structural remains, carved stones / sculptures, inscription-like markings, an ancient smelting furnace, burial urns / Muthumakkal Thazhis pottery and nadukal and other artefacts. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Madurai | Silver Rate in Madurai | Bank Holidays in Madurai | Public Holidays in Madurai | Madurai AQI | Weather in Madurai | Petrol Price in Madurai | Diesel Price in Madurai | CNG Price in Madurai | LPG Price in Madurai Stay updated with the latest Madurai news.
A division bench of Justice P Velmurugan and Justice K K Ramakrishnan sought a response from the state while hearing a public interest litigation filed by G Pethanan, president of the Nammalvar Eyarkkai Pathukapu Sangam based at Peraiyur. The petitioner stated that the hill has considerable ecological and biodiversity significance. He added that the hill is not confined to its ecological and hydrological significance, but various features of potential historical and archaeological significance have also been noticed in and around Onankaradu, Perumal Malai, Saluppan Karadu and adjoining areas. The petitioner stated that water resources connected with the hill are utilised by the local population for drinking water, domestic purposes and agricultural activities. The surrounding agricultural land parcels depend substantially upon the availability of groundwater and surface water replenished through the natural catchment of the hill. The hill is a common natural resource serving multiple villages, and its protection is a matter of public importance. Hence, the petitioner moved court. Download the TOI App.
Madurai: Madras high court on Monday sought a response from the state on a plea seeking a direction to the authorities to restrain quarrying operations and protect Onankaradu/Perumal Malai in Peraiyur in Madurai district.