The Times of India

Tenkasi Protest: Bathing Ban Sparks Outcry Over Old Courtallam Falls Restrictions & Fees

Traders and communist parties in Tenkasi protested restrictions on night bathing and new entry fees at Old Courtallam Falls. They staged a symbolic bath, arguing the changes commercialise the tourist spot and harm local livelihoods. The forest department implemented the new system following Madras High Court directions and the state's eco-tourism policy.