HC directs authorities to regularly inspect waterbodies
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has mandated regular inspections of waterbodies by the Water Resources Department. The court emphasized the importance of monitoring for encroachment and pollution, requiring biannual certification of water quality. It also addressed a specific case of pollution due to illegal fish culturing, highlighting the need for state intervention.
- ▪The court directed the Water Resources Department to regularly inspect waterbodies.
- ▪Certificates confirming the absence of encroachment and pollution must be submitted twice a year.
- ▪The court emphasized that pollution poses a greater threat than encroachment to drinking water sources.
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The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has directed the Secretary to the Water Resources Department to instruct Assistant Engineers to regularly inspect waterbodies under their control.A Division Bench of Justices G.R. Swaminathan and B. Pugalendhi said the Water Resources Department was specifically carved out of the Public Works Department with a certain purpose. That purpose will not be achieved unless there is a periodical inspection.The court said certificates should be submitted twice a year to departmental heads. It should be certified that waterbodies are free of encroachment and pollution. Water samples should be collected and tested. Lab analysis report should be enclosed.
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