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Sand Mining restriction in Adichanallur
December 15 , 2025
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- The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court ruled that sand mining is not allowed near the Adichanallur archaeological site or within the village.
- A Division Bench passed the order while disposing of a petition filed in 2016.
- The petition related to alleged sand mining near the Adichanallur Iron-Age urn burial site in the Thoothukudi district.
- The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is carrying out excavations at the fenced archaeological site.
- No sand mining or quarrying licence has been issued in Adichanallur village.
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