Vandiyur tank should become absolutely pollution free in 18 months: HC
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Vandiyur tank should become absolutely pollution free in 18 months: HC

The Hindu  

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Thursday directed that within 18 months Vandiyur tank in Madurai should become absolutely pollution-free. The court directed authorities to ensure that not a drop of untreated water flows into Vandiyur tank. Having clarified that the project can go on subject to the statutory restriction contained in Rule 4 of Wetlands Rules, 2017, the court observed that Vandiyur tank was an important waterbody in Madurai. They ought to have taken up the matter with Madurai Corporation and Madurai District Administration to prevent untreated water from flowing into Vandiyur tank, the court observed.

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Madras HC grants interim injunction on further constructions on bunds of Vandiyur tank
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Madras HC grants interim injunction on further constructions on bunds of Vandiyur tank

New Indian Express  

MADURAI: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court granted an interim injunction restraining the Madurai Corporation from proceeding with further constructions on the bunds of Vandiyur tank in the city. According to the petitioner, the Vandiyur tank is a vital natural resource serving multiple purposes such as irrigation, recreation, and groundwater recharge; it provides a natural habitat for various …

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