The notice states that the fort is a “state-protected monument” and the removal of the alleged unauthorised structures is required following a notification of the state sports, youth, and cultural activities department for the proposed development of the area.
The temple entry issue has been simmering in Melpathi village since April when a few members of the Adi Dravidar community were denied entry to the Sri Dharmaraja Draupathi Amman temple.
The petitioners told the apex court that the CBI is yet to track the motorcycle and the weapons used in the crime and sought the continuation of the monitoring by the High Court.
China will host leaders from five Central Asian countries to boost economic and trade ties with the region. With Russia hit by sanctions, Central Asia is becoming more prominent in international affairs and trade.
The police have confiscated 19,028 litres of spurious liquor and 16,493 IMFL bottles from the black market, Tamil Nadu DGP C Sylendra Babu said in a statement.