# KSHRC orders fencing of 70 abandoned quarries in Ernakulam 2026-08-14T22:54:33+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Kerala State Human Rights Commission (KSHRC) has directed the Ernakulam district administration to inspect 70 abandoned quarries considered accident risks and install protective fencing, gates and warning boards. Chairperson Justice Alexander Thomas issued the order in a suo motu case after a recent death at Pettamala quarry in Mudakkuzha. The Commission ordered authorities to identify owners and direct them to fence. If owners fail, the district collector may use the District Mineral Foundation Fund to do the work and recover costs. Hazardous quarries include sites in Tripunithura, Thiruvaniyoor, Mookkannoor, Varappetty, Parakkadavu and Malayattoor-Neeleeswaram. The Geology Department has recommended amending the Kerala Minor Mineral Concession Rules to make owners solely responsible. Action-taken reports are due within six weeks. ## Coverage - english.mathrubhumi.com Tags: Alexander Thomas, Ernakulam, Kerala, KSHRC Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/kshrc-orders-fencing-of-70-abandoned-quarries-in-ernakulam/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/kshrc-orders-fencing-of-70-abandoned-quarries-in-ernakulam/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.