NationalFriday, 7 August 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Madras High Court seeks Tamil Nadu government reply on petition to lift toddy ban
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court asked the Tamil Nadu government to respond to a petition seeking a review of the toddy ban on coconut and palm trees.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In August 2026, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court directed the Tamil Nadu government to file a response on a petition seeking removal of the toddy ban on coconut and palm trees in Tamil Nadu.
Key specifics
- The petition was filed by Deeran Thirumurugan from Othakkadai in Madurai district.
- The case was heard by Justices C.V. Karthikeyan and Sakthivel.
- The petitioner sought a policy to permit toddy tapping and sale from coconut and palm trees.
- The court ordered the government to file a counter affidavit and club the matter with another pending case.
- The hearing was adjourned after the interim directions were issued.
Exam lens
Question type: Judiciary and state policy, High Court bench, petition, toddy ban. TNPSC may ask which bench heard the case and what relief was sought regarding toddy tapping in Tamil Nadu.