Kachchativu belongs to Lanka: India

[Vibs]

In an apparent disregard to demands by Tamil Nadu politicians to take over the Kachchativu Island, the Central government of India had categorically reiterated that the island belonged to Sri Lanka since it was located within its territorial waters.

India’s External Affairs Minister S. M. Krishna, in a statement on the issues related to Sri Lanka, said the agreements between the two countries had concluded in 1974 and 1976 that this island lies within on the Sri Lankan side of the maritime boundary“These Agreements were laid before the Parliament. Therefore, as far as the Government of India is concerned, the issue of Maritime boundary between India and Sri Lanka, and consequently, that of sovereignty over Kachchativu Island is a settled matter,” he said.

Periodically, there have been demands by Tamil Nadu politicians to take over the island from Sri Lanka for the use of Indian fishermen.

However, Mr. Krishna, in response to matters raised by Tamil Nadu MPs on the Sri Lankan issues in Lok Sabha, said that Indian fishermen had access to this island for rest, drying of their nets and for the annual St. Anthony’s Festival. He said that Indian fishermen, anyway, did not have fishing rights around the island.

A few weeks ago, some Tamil Nadu politicians even threatened to stage a protest demanding the island back to Sri Lanka.
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[Skyline]

In an apparent disregard to demands by Tamil Nadu politicians to take over the Kachchativu Island, the Central government of India had categorically reiterated that the island belonged to Sri Lanka since it was located within its territorial waters.

India’s External Affairs Minister S. M. Krishna, in a statement on the issues related to Sri Lanka, said the agreements between the two countries had concluded in 1974 and 1976 that this island lies within on the Sri Lankan side of the maritime boundary“These Agreements were laid before the Parliament. Therefore, as far as the Government of India is concerned, the issue of Maritime boundary between India and Sri Lanka, and consequently, that of sovereignty over Kachchativu Island is a settled matter,” he said.

Periodically, there have been demands by Tamil Nadu politicians to take over the island from Sri Lanka for the use of Indian fishermen.

However, Mr. Krishna, in response to matters raised by Tamil Nadu MPs on the Sri Lankan issues in Lok Sabha, said that Indian fishermen had access to this island for rest, drying of their nets and for the annual St. Anthony’s Festival. He said that Indian fishermen, anyway, did not have fishing rights around the island.

A few weeks ago, some Tamil Nadu politicians even threatened to stage a protest demanding the island back to Sri Lanka.
Kachchativu belongs to Lanka: India | Front Page

so hope they won't come our waters again!

 

[luckyyy]

Kachchativu Island was gifted by the center govt not taking the views f the local polulation of tamilnadu..

the agreement should be relook as it's a democary and govt can't act of iot's own to overlook the peoples opinion..

Kachchativu Island belong to the people of tamilnadu and govt sitting in delhi can't gift it to anybody , domocary should pervail and Island should be taken back.. ...

 

[Vibs]

Kachchativu Island was gifted by the center govt not taking the views f the local polulation of tamilnadu..

the agreement should be relook as it's a democary and govt can't act of iot's own to overlook the peoples opinion..

Kachchativu Island belong to the people of tamilnadu and govt sitting in delhi can't gift it to anybody , domocary should pervail and Island should be taken back.. ...

That island never belonged to India. Was always used as a resting spot by fishermen who strayed into Lankan waters. There has always been a clear demarcation of the territorial waters there. The Tamil politicians are simply using it as a political tool.
But yes there should have been a parliamentary resolution passed in 1974 for the same to avoid the complications.

 

[third eye]

Kachchativu Island was gifted by the center govt not taking the views f the local polulation of tamilnadu..

the agreement should be relook as it's a democary and govt can't act of iot's own to overlook the peoples opinion..

Kachchativu Island belong to the people of tamilnadu and govt sitting in delhi can't gift it to anybody , domocary should pervail and Island should be taken back.. ...

Democracy only upto a point.

International laws shall apply

 

[luckyyy]

1974 and 1976 agreements of transfer this Island to lanka is done without the approval of two Houses of Parliament.

Kachchativu Island was part of India until 1974 ..

Under the treaty agreement of 1974, Indian fishermen have rights to fishing in the territorial waters around Kachchativu..

1974 and 1976 agreements between India and Sri Lanka on ceding of Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka is unconstitutional as it do not ratified by the parliament through amendment of the constitution which is required for cession of Indian territory to another country , ..

therefore the 1974 agreement nullify , ..

anyway , there is a cse pending in SC in this regard, lets see , wheather SC keep it's ruling it had given in Berubari case..