Revenue officials left without removing encroachments in the Peetupalayam water pathway near Theeththipalayam after a dispute with encroachers over land measurement on July 12.
Coimbatore: Revenue officials from Perur retreated without removing encroachments in the Peetupalayam water pathway near Theeththipalayam on July 12, following a dispute with encroachers over land measurement.
The Tamil Nadu Farmers Association had previously submitted a petition to the District Collector regarding the blockage of a 2.5-acre water pathway in the Peetupalayam area. They alleged that industrial establishments had encroached upon the cart path and obstructed not only the water pathway but also the 200-year-old route leading to the Sangili Karuppurayan Temple. In response, the Revenue Department recently issued notices to address the issue.
On July 12, when Perur Revenue Department officials arrived at the site to remove the encroachments, they faced resistance from the encroachers. The latter insisted on remeasuring the land, claiming it had been measured previously. This led to a verbal altercation between the officials and the encroachers. Consequently, the revenue officials left the scene without removing the encroachments, leaving the issue unresolved.
The failure to clear the encroachments has raised concerns among local farmers and residents about the protection of water pathways and historical routes in the area. The incident highlights the challenges faced by authorities in addressing land encroachment issues and the need for a more robust approach to protect public spaces and water bodies.
The Tamil Nadu Farmers Association had previously submitted a petition to the District Collector regarding the blockage of a 2.5-acre water pathway in the Peetupalayam area. They alleged that industrial establishments had encroached upon the cart path and obstructed not only the water pathway but also the 200-year-old route leading to the Sangili Karuppurayan Temple. In response, the Revenue Department recently issued notices to address the issue.
On July 12, when Perur Revenue Department officials arrived at the site to remove the encroachments, they faced resistance from the encroachers. The latter insisted on remeasuring the land, claiming it had been measured previously. This led to a verbal altercation between the officials and the encroachers. Consequently, the revenue officials left the scene without removing the encroachments, leaving the issue unresolved.
The failure to clear the encroachments has raised concerns among local farmers and residents about the protection of water pathways and historical routes in the area. The incident highlights the challenges faced by authorities in addressing land encroachment issues and the need for a more robust approach to protect public spaces and water bodies.