Residents from Sakthi Nagar, Rajiv Gandhi Nagar at the Dindigul Collectorate on Monday.
| Photo Credit: G. KARTHIKEYAN
Around 50 residents from Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Sakthipuram and other nearby areas staged a protest in Dindigul Collectorate opposing the eviction notices issued to them.The residents submitted a petition to the Dindigul Collector. Earlier, the residents had laid siege to Dindigul East Taluk Office opposing the eviction notices issued to them.The protesters said more than 250 families were residing in the areas. Recently, the Revenue Department issued notices to the residents stating that they had built houses on the government poramboke land and asked them to vacate the premises.The residents gathered at the Taluk Office and staged a protest. The officials held talks with the residents and during the discussion, the officials told the residents that since houses were built on government poramboke land, they had to vacate the areas.The officials assured the residents that alternative arrangements would be made. However, the residents said they wanted to continue to live at the present place. They said they were residing in the same area for over 50 years. The officials told the protesters they would consult the higher authorities and take appropriate action. Published - July 20, 2026 10:11 pm IST
