not to grant layout approvals or approval for development in respect of lands under cultivation,” the first bench of Acting CJ T Raja and Justice D Bharatha Chakravarthy said in a recent order.

The Madras High Court has directed the government not to grant approval for layout or for development of agricultural land for other purposes and stressed the need for strict implementation of the rule that governs change of use of agricultural land.

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“The respondents shall strictly implement Rule 6 of TN Change of Land Use (from Agriculture to Non-Agriculture Purposes in Non-Planning Areas) Rules 2017 and care should be taken not to grant layout approvals or approval for development in respect of lands under cultivation,” the first bench of Acting CJ T Raja and Justice D Bharatha Chakravarthy said in a recent order.