InternationalTuesday, 28 July 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Kerala CM seeks easing of Tamil Nadu stone transport curbs for interstate highway projects
Kerala Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan asked Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to relax restrictions linked to G.O. No. 306 dated the 9th, citing highway and port-linked projects.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In July 2026, Kerala Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan wrote to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay seeking relaxation of restrictions on the interstate transport of stone, black stone and crushed stone under Gazette Notification No. 306 dated the 9th.
Key specifics
- The letter cited Tamil Nadu’s Gazette Notification No. 306 dated the 9th.
- Transport from Tirunelveli, Tenkasi and Kanyakumari districts to Kerala was said to be affected.
- The issue was linked to National Highway projects and major infrastructure works in Kerala.
- Satheesan mentioned Vizhinjam International Seaport and Vallarpadam International Container Transshipment Terminal.
- The request was for a balanced mechanism or suitable relaxations to keep stone supply uninterrupted.
Exam lens
Inter-state relations, infrastructure logistics, Gazette notification, and port-linked connectivity are the TNPSC focus areas; remember the names Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Kanyakumari, Vizhinjam and Vallarpadam.