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Arappor Iyakkam, a non-governmental organisation, has alleged that amerciable biology clearance and program support were granted for a task to conception multi-storeyed gathering wrong the Pallikaranai marshland, which was recognised arsenic a Ramsar site.
In a property league held successful the metropolis connected Thursday, Jayaram Venkatesan, the NGO’s convenor, said the 14.7 acre onshore projected for the project—Brigade Morgan Heights—by Brigade Enterprises Limited successful Perumbakkam falls wrong the Ramsar tract bound of the Pallikaranai marshland arsenic per the representation of the State Wetland Authority of Tamil Nadu.
Complaint to DVAC
In a elaborate ailment submitted to the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC), Chief Minister’s bureau and assorted different authorities agencies, the Arappor Iyakkam said the situation clearance and program support for a task worthy ₹2,000 crore was obtained illegally for the grade of onshore astatine survey numbers- 453, 495/2c, 496,497 and 498- successful Perumbakkam.
Flood risk
If the task is completed, it would worsen the flood hazard of surrounding areas, including Perumbakkam and Sholinganallur.
The NGO besides noted that the Forest Department had fixed a mendacious study that the task was 65 metres distant from the Pallikaranai marshland whereas the adjoining onshore was nether the power of the Forest Department.
It has submitted an annexure of 26 documents and sought accountability to beryllium fixed for departments similar Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority and Forest Department. Alleging gross usurpation of the Wetland (Conservation and Management) Rules 2017 that restricted imperishable operation activities, the NGO sought contiguous cancellation of the approvals and an probe against the institution and authorities officials for violations.
The onshore wrong the marshland indispensable beryllium reclaimed immediately, helium said.
