Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of A. Swaminathan, President Narayanapuram Residents Association Vs State of Tamil Nadu dated 02/04/2019 regarding illegal construction in the course of the project called ‘Ramaniyam Ocean Dew Apartment’, affecting free flow of water from Narayanapuram lake to Pallikaranai marshland, by blocking the water ways.

NGT comes down heavily on the Principal Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department and the Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation for their failure to submit action taken reports in the matter. And grants one final opportunity for the purpose.