Centre will fund Thamirabarani restoration if state files DPR

TIRUNELVELI Congress MP C Robert Bruce told the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court that the central government is ready to fund the restoration and rejuvenation of the Thamirabarani River, after the state government comes forward with a detailed project report (DPR).

- EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE @Madurai

Bruce made the statement by appearing before a special bench comprising Justices GR Swaminathan and B Pugalendhi in a batch of petitions, including a contempt petition filed by one S Kamaraj alias Muthalakurichi Kamaraj, which alleged mixing of sewage with the Thamirabarani.