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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
HC dismisses plea for National Centre for Ageing in every district
Madurai: The Madras high court has dismissed a public interest litigation seeking the establishment of a National Centre for Ageing in all districts across the state. The petition, filed by K K Ramesh of Madurai, claimed that many elderly parents are neglected by their children and sent to homes that often lack proper facilities and medical care. He sought a court direction to set up such centres in every district. A division bench of Justice S M Subramaniam and Justice A D Maria Clete noted that welfare schemes for senior citizens are already being implemented by both the state and central governments. The adequacy or number of such centres, the judges said, is a policy matter for the government to decide and cannot be determined by the court. The bench therefore dismissed the plea. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
28-06-2025
- Time of India
237 foreign nationals deported since 2022: TN in HC
Madurai: The state govt on Friday informed Madras high court that 237 foreign nationals were deported to their countries from 2022 to May 25, 2025. As many as 66 cases were registered against 188 foreign nationals who were found to be overstaying in Tamil Nadu. The court was hearing a public interest litigation filed by K K Ramesh of Madurai who said no steps were taken by govts to deport foreign nationals, particularly from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and the African continent, who were overstaying. Pursuant to the earlier order of the court, the SP, security branch CID, Chennai, N Stephen Jesubatham, on behalf of the director general of police, filed a counter. He said that according to the Bureau of Immigration, ministry of home affairs, 17,770 foreigners were overstaying in Tamil Nadu from 2011 to May 25, 2025. Several of them travelled to other states after landing in Tamil Nadu. Police and the Bureau of Immigration are making efforts to trace them. In the last four years, 14 cases were registered against 31 African nationals for transporting drugs. As many as 65 cases were registered against 280 foreign nationals for other offences since 2022. At present, 151 foreigners have been accommodated in the special camp in Trichy district. The govt has re-notified the Cheyyar special camp in Thiruvannamalai to accommodate all foreign nationals to restrict their movement until disposal of their cases. Following the Pahalgam attack, the under secretary in the home ministry issued orders regarding revocation of visas of Pakistani nationals. In Tamil Nadu, 40 of them were staying as of April 25 under long-term visa. Out of these, 16 were granted long-term visas, and 24 applied for long-term visa extensions and are on valid stay as per the ministry's order. A total of 95 Rohingyas were staying in Tamil Nadu. Bangladeshi nationals who stayed illegally were arrested across the state and lodged in Puzhal central prison. The commissioner of police in cities and SPs in districts, who are Foreigners Registration Officers (FROs), are being instructed regularly to locate, identify, and physically verify overstaying foreigners and regularise their stay or exit India. All FROs in cities/districts have nominated a DSP-level officer as nodal officer for the Foreigners Identification Portal (FIP) to monitor foreigners. If the foreigners are arrested, proposals are initiated by the respective FROs for their deportation. The state govt would issue deportation orders after arranging travel documents for the foreigner (if required) in consultation with the Union external affairs and home ministries. A division bench of Justice S M Subramaniam and Justice A D Maria Clete directed the Centre to file the counter affidavit and adjourned the hearing in the case by three weeks.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
State must ensure dams are maintained properly: Madras HC
Madurai: Madras high court has observed that the state has to take appropriate steps to ensure that the dams are maintained properly and that mud and sludge are removed periodically to maintain the storage of water, as it is a duty mandated under the Constitution. The court was hearing a public interest litigation filed by K K Ramesh of Madurai district in 2017. The petitioner sought a direction to the authorities to remove the accumulated mud and sludge from 11 dams, including Aliyar, Amaravathi, Bhavanisagar, Mettur, and Papanasam dams, and to take steps to increase the storage level of the dams. A division bench of Justice S M Subramaniam and Justice A D Maria Clete observed that it is needless to state that dams are to be protected and maintained for the benefit of the public at large. The judges directed the state to initiate appropriate actions under the statutes and rules or the scheme available for the maintenance of dams across the state. The petition was disposed of. You Can Also Check: Madurai AQI | Weather in Madurai | Bank Holidays in Madurai | Public Holidays in Madurai
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
HC seeks govts' response on National Centre for Ageing across TN
Madurai: Madras high court on Tuesday sought a response from the Centre and state on a plea seeking a directive to establish a National Centre for Ageing in all districts in Tamil Nadu . The court passed the order while hearing a public interest litigation filed by K K Ramesh. The petitioner stated that several incidents are reported where elderly parents are neglected by their children. In most cases, the parents are sent to elderly homes. He claimed that most of the homes do not have proper facilities, causing elderly people to face difficulties. Proper medical care is also not provided to elderly people at those homes. Hence, the petitioner moved court. A division bench of justice S M Subramaniam and justice A D Maria Clete observed that the concern raised by the petitioner pertains to the right to life enshrined under the Constitution. It is the duty of the state to protect the lives of senior citizens. In recent days, senior citizens in vulnerable conditions have been targeted, and therefore, the adequate implementation of schemes to protect them is imminent and is the constitutional obligation of the state. The judges noted that in order to evolve a procedure, the Centre and state must respond. The judges suo motu impleaded the secretary to the Union ministry of social justice and empowerment and the principal secretary of the social welfare department, Tamil Nadu, and sought a response from them.
