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Fishers of Thiruvanmiyur Kuppam: Aborigines of the coast, not ‘Beach Grabbers’
The dispute between the fishermen and the more affluent, non-fishing residents of Thiruvanmiyur and Besant Nagar has simmered for years, highlighting tensions over land use, development, and livelihoods. Acting upon the complaint from the residents (non-fishers) in the locality, the GCC demolished the temporary constructions made by the fishers of Thiruvanmiyur Kuppam in June this year. Being less than 40 metres from the coastline, they were termed encroachments. A mainstream news outlet even referred to fishers' construction as ‘beach robbery,’ emphasising concerns that the illegal construction of houses and pathways could lead to the loss of turtle nesting sites and…
Enforcement is one way to address the problem.. however public have the habit of getting an injunction to protect themselves from prosecution.. Hence honesty and self discipline is the only effective way for prevention in the long run..