The controversy over film ‘Dam 999’ has finally reached the Supreme Court. Sohan Roy, producer and director of the film, on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court against the ban on its release in Tamil Nadu.
He claimed that ‘Dam 999’ does not refer to the Mullaperiyar dispute between Tamil Nadu and Kerala. “The movies talks about dam disaster only,” the petition said. The Tamil Nadu Government has banned the film on the ground that it refers to the Mullaperiyar dam dispute and may create panic among the people of the state.
Alleging that the ban curtailed the producer’s fundamental right, the petition stated that the Tamil Nadu Government did not give an opportunity to the producer before banning the film. Later at a press conference Roy said the Tamil Nadu Government banned ‘Dam 999’ even before watching it.
Meanwhile, the National Human Rights Commission has decided to refer the Mullaperiyar issue to its full commission following a representation by Kerala MPs. Earlier, a single member was hearing the case. The MPs told the NHRC that Kerala was willing to construct a new dam and water supply to Tamil Nadu won’t be disrupted.