Chamber slams Madurai Corporation over delay in installing fish sculpture fountain
The Tamil Nadu Chamber of Commerce and Industry criticized the Madurai Corporation for delaying the installation of a fish sculpture fountain as ordered by the High Court. The sculpture, which symbolizes heritage and honors the Pandya kings, was previously removed due to railway junction beautification work. Despite the court's clear directive and the identification of a new location, the Corporation has not yet implemented the order.
- ▪The fish sculpture fountain was ordered to be installed at the Tourism Plaza by the High Court.
- ▪The sculpture, made of brass, is 15 feet tall and weighs three tonnes.
- ▪The Madurai Corporation has faced criticism for not following through on the court's directive.
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Tamil Nadu Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Friday slammed Madurai Corporation over the delay in implementing the High Court order to install the fish sculpture fountain at the Corporation’s Tourism Plaza building near the Kattabomman statue.Addressing journalists at a press meet, its president N. Jegatheesan said as a symbol of heritage and to honour the Pandya kings who ruled Madurai, the chamber had installed the iconic fish sculpture depicting three fishes playfully leaping in a water stream.He said the sculpture was made of brass, stood 15 feet tall, weighed three tonnes and was installed in front of Madurai Junction.
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