Tag: Sri Lankan

Explain ‘inadvertent’ release of Sri Lankan nationals: Madras HC to state government officials

Source:newindianexpress.com MADURAI: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has sought explanation from Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police (Internal Security), Ramanathapuram Collector, Superintendent of Police (SP) in Q Branch CID, Ramanathapuram SP, Superintendent of Puzhal Prison II and Kenikkarai Police Inspector regarding the ‘inadvertent’ release of two Sri Lankan nationals from prison despite court’s

Madras High Court permits 65 Sri Lankan Tamils to apply for Indian citizenship

Source: thehindu.com Hearing a plea for Indian citizenship by 65 Tamils from Sri Lanka — the descendants of indentured labourers — the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has permitted them to submit a fresh application seeking citizenship to the District Collector concerned. Justice G.R. Swaminathan directed the District Collector concerned to forward the