The Tamil Nadu government stated it would hire lawyers if needed to secure the release of 81 fishing boats which were confiscated by the Sri Lankan Navy, in a letter urging the Indian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka to ensure the boats are returned.
In a letter sent to the High Commissioner Y K Sinha, Tamil Nadu Fisheries Secretary S Vijayakumar said if Sri Lanka did not release the boats upon request “arrangements may be made to engage lawyers to take up the matter in Sri Lankan courts for an early release of the boats.”
The legal expenses will be borne by Tamil Nadu government,” added Vijayakumar.
See our earlier post: Sri Lankan navy chase away Tamil Nadu fishermen (06 Jan 2015)
In a letter sent to the High Commissioner Y K Sinha, Tamil Nadu Fisheries Secretary S Vijayakumar said if Sri Lanka did not release the boats upon request “arrangements may be made to engage lawyers to take up the matter in Sri Lankan courts for an early release of the boats.”
The legal expenses will be borne by Tamil Nadu government,” added Vijayakumar.
See our earlier post: Sri Lankan navy chase away Tamil Nadu fishermen (06 Jan 2015)