Residents’ association opposes T.N. govt’s move to permit ‘beach weddings’

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The relation  said permitting private celebrations astatine  nationalist   spaces is unacceptable.

The relation said permitting private celebrations astatine nationalist spaces is unacceptable. | Photo Credit: B. VELANKANNI RAJ

The Alliance of Resident Welfare Associations has opposed the Tamil Nadu government’s connection to let “beach weddings” connected nationalist beaches, saying the determination could pb to biology harm and restrict nationalist entree to coastal spaces.

According to the association, the State authorities precocious permitted formation wedding events connected prime beaches on the coast, reportedly for a interest of ₹10,000.

In a statement, relation president D. Neelakannan said beaches are nationalist spaces meant for biology protection, the livelihood of fishermen and the usage of the wide public. Converting them into venues for backstage celebrations is unacceptable, helium said.

Allowing specified events could effect successful contamination of beaches, an summation successful integrative discarded and garbage, and inconvenience to fishermen and others who beryllium connected the seashore for their livelihood and regular activities, the connection added.

The relation besides said permitting backstage events connected beaches could gradually pb to the commercialisation of nationalist coastal spaces. Public beaches indispensable stay accessible to everyone and should not beryllium turned into venues for backstage celebrations, according to J.M.S. Nagarjunan, wide secretary.

The residents’ assemblage urged the State authorities to retreat the connection and absorption alternatively connected protecting the coastal ecosystem and safeguarding the rights of coastal communities.

Published - March 12, 2026 07:48 p.m. IST

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