Ram Setu Matter: Supreme Court Refuses to Entertain Plea Seeking Direction to Declare 'Ram Sethu' As National Monument
'Ram Sethu', also known as Adam's bridge, is a chain of limestone shoals between Pamban Island, off the south-eastern coast of Tamil Nadu, and Mannar Island, off the north-western coast of Sri Lanka.
New Delhi, October 3: The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain a plea seeking a direction to declare the 'Ram Sethu' as a national monument.
'Ram Sethu', also known as Adam's bridge, is a chain of limestone shoals between Pamban Island, off the south-eastern coast of Tamil Nadu, and Mannar Island, off the north-western coast of Sri Lanka.
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The plea was filed by the Hindu Personal Law Board, through its president Ashok Pandey.
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