Madurai Bench of Madras HC appoints water conservationist Rajendra Singh to study Thamirabarani river pollution

Key Points

1. Madurai Bench of Madras High Court appointed Rajendra Singh as Commissioner to study Thamirabarani river pollution.
2. The court expressed dissatisfaction with the Tamil Nadu government's progress in checking Thamirabarani river pollution.
3. Rajendra Singh is a Magsaysay awardee and water conservationist.
4. The court directed all stakeholders, including the district administration, TNPCB, and WRD, to assist the Commissioner.
5. The court was hearing a contempt petition filed by S. Kamaraj alias Muthalakurichi Kamaraj of Thoothukudi district.
6. Balaji Rangaramanujam will assist Rajendra Singh in the field work.