K.Saravanan v. Tamil Nadu State Coastal Zone Management Authority
Case brief
What is this about?
In this Original Application, the Applicant challenged the Project Proponent/NHAI for constructing a cofferdam on both sides of the Odiyur Lagoon simultaneously, fearing an impact on tidal flow. The Tribunal directed the removal of the northern cofferdam before completing the southern side, ensuring tidal water continues to flow freely.
What did the court decide?
Directed the Project Proponent/NHAI to remove the cofferdam on the northern side before completing work on the southern side to ensure free flow of tidal water.