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3.It is represented by the State Government that the fishermen who are actively fishing have been identified by appointing a Committee and 15 numbers of country boats have been permitted for ferrying 249 fishermen to participate in the celebration of Annual feast of St. Antony's Church at Katchatheevu this year.

4.Paragraphs 4 and 5 of the counter affidavit filed by the fourth respondent are extracted usefully:

“4.It is submitted that as per proceedings of the Director of Fisheries, Chennai in R.C.No.3206/P1/2019, dated 26.02.2019, a committee was constituted to assess the Stability and Seaworthiness of traditional fishing boats which are proposed to be used for ferrying pilgrims to Katchatheevu for the St. Antony's Church festival. The Committee made field inspection on 06.03.2019 in Pamban and Olaikuda fishing villages and physically verified the traditional fishing boats which are proposed to be used for ferrying devotees (active fishermen) to Katchatheevu and back. Based on the observation of the committee members, the committee has opined that the devotees (active fishermen) ferrying to Katchatheevu in traditional fishing boat will be safe. Hence, the Committee recommended only the active fishermen except women and children and the active fishermen may be allowed to sail in country craft to Katchatheevu festival and back.

5.It is submitted that 15 Nos. of traditional fishing boats which are proposed to be used for ferrying pilgrims have been physically verified by the said Committee and the said 15 Nos. of country boats have been permitted for ferrying 249 fishermen to participate in the celebration of Annual feast of St. Antony's Church at http://www.judis.nic.in Katchatheevu this year.”