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The Hindu
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Plea to enact law preventing purchase of tribal land by others
The Tamil Nadu Tribal People's Association has urged the State government to enact a law preventing outsiders from purchasing land owned by tribal people. In a letter to the District Collector, association president V.P. Gunasekaran highlighted that indigenous tribal communities in the hilly regions of Erode district have been engaged in agriculture and have resided there for generations. However, there is a concerning trend of these communities becoming landless, which poses a significant threat to the stability and well-being of the hill regions. Citing the Constitution, which places the responsibility on State governments to protect the livelihood and land rights of tribal communities, the association requested that the Collector recommend to the State Government the introduction of a law—similar to those in other states—that bans the sale of tribal lands to outsiders, retrieves lands that have already been transferred, and reallocates them to tribal communities.
The Hindu
28-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
SHG members in Virudhunagar district urged to renew their insurance policies
Virudhunagar Collector V.P. Jeyaseelan has appealed to all registered women's self-help group members and their family members in the district to renew their insurance policies by May 2025 and avail themselves of benefits. The insurance policies were aimed to provide financial security for SHG members, who are often vulnerable to unexpected events such as accidents, disabilities, and deaths. The Collector emphasised the importance of enrolling in insurance schemes offered by the Union and State governments, especially under the Tamil Nadu State Rural Livelihoods Mission (TNSRLM). Many poor and vulnerable families in both rural and urban areas of Virudhunagar face permanent income loss when an earning member suffers injury, disability, or death. Insurance plays a crucial role in helping such families recover and sustain their livelihood. All SHG members have been advised to enroll in or renew schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS), Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), and Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Mr. Jeyaseelan reiterated that dissemination of information on social security and insurance schemes is crucial to safeguarding the economic stability of SHG households.
The Hindu
28-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Virudhunagar district administration warns colleges of stringent action if they withhold original certificates of students against their wish
Virudhunagar district administration has warned schools and colleges of stringent action if educational institutions refuse to hand over original certificates to students during the admission season. In a statement, Collector V.P. Jeyaseelan said that the State government was keen on facilitating students who have passed Plus Two examination in joining government institutions of higher education based on their qualifications. Students in the district were applying for admission to more than one educational institutions based on their marks. The Collector pointed out that some of the private educational institutions were collecting the original certificates from the students for admitting them to their institutions. 'The district control room has been receiving complaints from students that some students, who get admission to government colleges and other government institutions of higher education, were being denied their certificates by the private colleges,' the Collector said. He said that the district administration would initiate action against such educational institutions. Students who need any assistance from the district administration on such issues can contact he Educational Assistance Control Room set up at the Collectorate over 86082-04154, he added.
The Hindu
22-05-2025
- The Hindu
Transporting M-Sand, P-Sand, crushed stones without transit pass will be considered illegal, says Virudhunagar Collector
Illegal mining would attract criminal proceedings including registration of case by police and detention under Goondas Act Virudhunagar district administration has warned quarry owners of stringent action if any minerals like M-Sand, P-Sand and crushed stones were transported without the transit pass issued by the Department of Geology and Mines. Chairing a meeting with officials of various departments, Virudhunagar District Collector V.P. Jeyaseelan, said that it had come to his knowledge that these materials were being transported with mere GST Bill in absence of transit pass. Such shipment would be considered as illegal transportation under the provisions of Tamilnadu Prevention of Illegal Mining Transportation and Storage of Minerals and Mineral Dealer Rules, 2011. The officials from the Department of Geology and Mines, Department of Revenue, Police and Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board would take action against them under the provisions of Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR ACT 1957) and Tamilnadu Minor Mineral Concession Rule, 1959 (TNMMCR). Stating that no legal stay was in force against the issuance of transit pass, the Collector said that as per Tamil Nadu Prevention of Illegal Mining Transportation and Storage of Minerals and Mineral Dealer Rules, 2011 the storage units of minerals should submit a form seeking permits for stocking the minerals within a month. 'Failing to comply with the directive will the storage units would be permanently closed and the minerals stocked would be confiscated as illegal storage,' the Collector said. Besides, the owners would be imposed with fine amounts. The Collector advised the quarry owners to follow the procedures under Government Orders 50 and 14 for mining aluvial soil. Illegal mining of minerals, transportation were criminal offences under Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act The police could register cases under Section 303(2) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. The Collector also warned of detention of those who were found mining and smuggling of sand and other minerals under the Goondas Act.
The Hindu
18-05-2025
- The Hindu
70% of road accidents in Virudhunagar district is due to drunk driving, says Collector
With 4,500 road accidents reported in Virudhunagar district in the last 18 months caused by drunk driving, the district administration has stepped up action against such motorists. Out of the total number of 6,246 road accidents reported in the district in 2024, 70% of them were caused by riders and drivers who were drunk. Police registered more than 8,000 cases of drunk driving between January 2024 and March 2025. 'Such road accidents have also claimed 500 lives in the last 18 months,' Collector V.P. Jeyaseelan has said in a statement. As a result of proactive action taken by the police in order to contain the incidents of drunk driving, 3,500 cases have ended up in conviction and a total of ₹3.79 crore fine amount have been realised from the offenders. Besides, the district administration has ensured the suspension of 500 driving licences of the offenders through the Regional Transport Officers. 'The increasing number of accidents due to drunk driving were claiming lives of people. Besides, people were also severely injured and suffer due to physical disabilities. Not just the person who causes accident suffers due to the accidents, but also his entire family is subjected to lot of sufferings as the bread-winner is rendered with physical disabilities,' the Collector said. The Collector said that both the district police and Regional Transport Officers would take stringent action, including suspension of driving licence and criminal action, against those found involved in drunk driving.
