Farmers in Coimbatore district staged a protest at the Annur Sub-Registrar Office on September 2, demanding action against the sub-registrar and opposing land acquisition for an industrial estate project announced in 2021.
Coimbatore: Farmers in Coimbatore district staged a protest by besieging the Annur Sub-Registrar Office on September 2, demanding action against the sub-registrar and opposing land acquisition for an industrial estate project.
The protest stems from a 2021 announcement by the Tamil Nadu Industrial Investment Corporation (TIIC) to establish an industrial estate across 3,850 acres in six panchayats - four in Annur Taluk and two in Mettupalayam Taluk. Following initial farmer protests, the Tamil Nadu government had assured that no land would be acquired forcibly.
However, tensions resurfaced last week when document registration was suspended for three days. After farmers protested this move, registrations resumed on the previous Friday. Today's demonstration was in response to the resumption of registrations, which farmers view as a step towards land acquisition.
The protesting farmers demanded action against the sub-registrar and effectively disrupted the day's registration proceedings. The demonstration has impacted document registration services at the office. As a precautionary measure, about 50 police personnel, including a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and an Inspector, have been deployed at the site to maintain law and order.
The ongoing dispute highlights the challenges in balancing industrial development with agricultural interests in the region. As the situation remains tense, local authorities are expected to engage in dialogue with the farming community to address their concerns and find an amicable solution.
The protest stems from a 2021 announcement by the Tamil Nadu Industrial Investment Corporation (TIIC) to establish an industrial estate across 3,850 acres in six panchayats - four in Annur Taluk and two in Mettupalayam Taluk. Following initial farmer protests, the Tamil Nadu government had assured that no land would be acquired forcibly.
However, tensions resurfaced last week when document registration was suspended for three days. After farmers protested this move, registrations resumed on the previous Friday. Today's demonstration was in response to the resumption of registrations, which farmers view as a step towards land acquisition.
The protesting farmers demanded action against the sub-registrar and effectively disrupted the day's registration proceedings. The demonstration has impacted document registration services at the office. As a precautionary measure, about 50 police personnel, including a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and an Inspector, have been deployed at the site to maintain law and order.
The ongoing dispute highlights the challenges in balancing industrial development with agricultural interests in the region. As the situation remains tense, local authorities are expected to engage in dialogue with the farming community to address their concerns and find an amicable solution.