Judge donates Rs 10,000 for Karuvelam removal

The Seemai Karuvelam removal had been in the centre stage as far as judiciary was concerned. Many Judges were going the extra mile in the drive against Seemai Karuvelam which evoked appreciation from all quarters. 

The high court had been coming down heavily on the district administrations, which were not proactive in removal of the killer vegetation. 

Judge Selvam had shown personal interests in removing Seemai Karuvelam plants by carrying out regular inspection. On Wednesday, he carried out a surprise inspection of the Madurai Collectorate campus and came down heavily on the officials for not removing the trees there. 

In a novel gesture, Selvam set an example for other judges and officials by donating Rs 10,000 from his pocket. Interacting with the media persons, he said that a new account in the name of Registrar (Administration) had been opened in the Indian Bank exclusively for collecting amount for removal of Seemai Karuvelam. 

During the inspection, he was informed by the district collectors that there were no funds for uprooting Seemai Karuvelam and hence they could not carry out the removal work. Hence, with an intention to remove Seemai Karuvelam he had taken the first step of donating Rs 10,000 from his own packet. 

By seeing him, he hopes other judges, officials and public would also come forward to donate the amount for removing the harmful Seemai Karuvelam plants. He had also informed his friends and doctors, who had also assured to contribute for the cause, said Selvam. 

ACCOUNT NO: 6514082295 Indian Bank, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court Branch. 

ACCOUNT NAME: Registrar (Administration) (Removal of Karuvelam tree)