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Fishermen Plan Black Flag March Against Pattinapakkam Secretariat Proposal
Fishermen from 10 coastal villages plan to march with black flags on Sunday.
They are protesting a plan to build a new Assembly and Secretariat complex in Pattinapakkam.
The fishermen say the land was set aside for their community’s housing and rehabilitation.
They want the government to cancel the order for the project.
They also say the land supports their homes and livelihoods.
The community previously held a protest on September 29.
Fishermen say government climate assessments suggest Mullikuppam will remain relatively safe from sea-level rise through 2050 and 2100.
They want the government to talk with residents before moving ahead.
Fishermen from 10 coastal villages in Pattinapakkam plan a black flag march on Sunday.
The Mylapore Area All Fishermen Village Panchayat Council is organising the protest at the Mullikuppam-Srinivasapuram Loop Road junction.
The council wants the Tamil Nadu government to withdraw GO 564, which it says allocates land for a new Assembly and Secretariat complex.
Fishermen say the land was acquired in 1957 for rehabilitation and long-term housing for the local fishing community.
Protesters are also seeking recognition of the area as a fishermen’s residential zone and consultations before the project proceeds.
- Who
- Fishermen from 10 coastal villages, organised by the Mylapore Area All Fishermen Village Panchayat Council.
- What
- A black flag march opposing a proposed Assembly and Secretariat complex on land in Pattinapakkam.
- Where
- The Mullikuppam-Srinivasapuram Loop Road junction in Pattinapakkam, Chennai.
- When
- Sunday; the article does not specify a date.
- Why
- Fishermen say the land was acquired for their community’s rehabilitation and housing, and should remain available for its needs.
Key facts
- Protest participants
- Fishermen from 10 coastal villages
- Organiser
- Mylapore Area All Fishermen Village Panchayat Council
- Protest location
- Mullikuppam-Srinivasapuram Loop Road junction
- Government order opposed
- GO 564
- Land acquisition cited
- GO Ms No. 3313, dated October 10, 1957
- Survey numbers cited
- 4592 and 4593
- Previous protest
- An agitation was held on September 29; no year is stated.
Sources
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