SC directs removal of encroachments from Agasthyamalai ecological landscape

On June 2, 2026, published accounts indicated that official briefings and market data framed the episode for readers following June headlines. Supreme Court judgment delivered May 29, 2026 (reported June 2, 2026).

The same reports noted that directed Tamil Nadu to prepare and implement time-bound eviction from Agasthyamalai protected areas (TN/Kerala). Ordered disciplinary/legal action against 118 serving/retired govt servants identified as encroachers.

Further context from the day indicated six-month deadline to remove unauthorised infrastructure; CEC oversight; next report due Aug. 28, 2026.

Next procedural dates were not immediately revised in initial statements.

 

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Sources:

https://www.thehindu.com/news/sc-agasthyamalai-encroachment

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