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 bird species and supports the region's biodiversity. The petitioner said the construction on the bunds of Vandiyur tank poses a significant risk of pollution due to plastic waste, bottles, and other contaminants. As an essential water resource, Vandiyur tank requires careful protection to maintain its ecological balance and continue serving the community effectively.

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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, …

HC restrains Madurai Corporation from proceeding with further constructions on bunds of Vandiyur tank
1 week, 1 day ago

HC restrains Madurai Corporation from proceeding with further constructions on bunds of Vandiyur tank

The Hindu  

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Friday ordered an interim injunction restraining Madurai Corporation from proceeding with further constructions on the bunds of Vandiyur tank. The petitioner said that Vandiyur tank was a vital natural resource serving multiple purposes such as irrigation, recreation, and groundwater recharge. However, contrary to the spirit of the initiative of rejuvenating and …

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