NGT demands report on illegal constructions in Chennai
National Green Tribunal has given a fresh two-week deadline to the state Housing department to submit an action taken report (ATR) on the allegation that illegal construction of Ramaniyam Ocean Dew Apartment is affecting the free flow of water from Narayanapuram Lake to Pallikaranai Marshland by blocking waterways. The new time limit was granted by National Green Tribunal Principal Bench after the State failed to submit an ATR by 2 April 2019, as directed by the tribunal. The petitioner had alleged that there was no solid waste management, rain water harvesting, solar energy harvesting and other necessary features needed for safety of a high-rise building with 15 floors.
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