HC directs authorities to take steps to bring fresh water to Koodal Azhagar Perumal Temple tank
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has ordered the Madurai Corporation to lay pipelines for fresh water to the Koodal Azhagar Perumal Temple tank. The court noted that drainage water has been completely stopped from entering the tank and that encroachments have been removed. The authorities are required to maintain the current status and take action against any violations.
- ▪The Madras High Court directed the Madurai Corporation to restore the water channel to the temple tank.
- ▪Drainage water has been completely stopped from being let into the tank.
- ▪The court is satisfied with the removal of encroachments and fencing to prevent unauthorized parking.
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The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has directed Madurai Corporation in coordination with Water Resource Department to lay pipelines to bring fresh water to Koodal Azhagar Perumal Temple tank and restore the water channel.A Division Bench of Justices N. Sathish Kumar and M. Jothiraman was informed by Madurai Corporation that the authorities have completely stopped drainage water being let into the Temple tank. Persons who were indulging in such activities were identified and notices had been issued to them.Earlier, the court had directed the authorities to remove the encroachments made on the southern side of the temple tank and to prevent unauthorised parking.
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