Officials directed to table status report on illegal constructions in Kodai by Nov 10

A Division Bench comprising Justice M Sathyanarayanan and Justice N Seshasayee while disposing a batch of writ petitions moved in this regard, said, “In the light of the submissions made that there are very many unauthorised constructions, especially the superstructures which are used for business activities, the above authorities are directed to carry out inspection and file a status report with regard to Kodaikanal region.” 

Posting the matter for filing status report on November 10, 2017, the bench also observed that it has come across very many cases, especially, hill stations like Kodaikanal, Ooty, Coonoor and other places where unauthorised constructions have come into being and in the light of rain and land slide the effect will be catastrophic and there is a likelihood of heavy property damage as well as loss of lives.