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The Hindu
The Hindu
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Krishnadas Rajagopal

Disaster funds not released by Centre, Tamil Nadu says, seeks early hearing in SC

Tamil Nadu on May 6 informed the Supreme Court that the Centre has still not released disaster relief funds due to the State to help the people tide over the twin calamities of cyclone Michaung and unprecedented floods in the southern districts.

Appearing before a Bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, senior advocate P. Wilson, for the State, sought an urgent hearing of its case.

“National disaster relief funds have not been released to Tamil Nadu,” Mr. Wilson submitted.

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