Road Construction in Perumbakkam Marshland within Pallikaranai Marsh Ramsar Site
Sector: Steel • Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Source: Times of India
A private builder was laying a road by dumping soil and construction debris into Perumbakkam marshland, which is part of the Pallikaranai Marsh Ramsar site. The activity involved mobilizing construction material inside the marshland adjoining the Ramsar boundary. The issue is under scrutiny by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) and the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) is expected t
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Steel, Education, Road, Government
- Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Times of India
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Description | A private builder was laying a road by dumping soil and construction debris into Perumbakkam marshland, which is part of the Pallikaranai Marsh Ramsar site. The activity involved mobilizing construction material inside the marshland adjoining the Ramsar boundary. The issue is under scrutiny by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) and the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) is expected to revise its master plan to incorporate Ramsar boundaries and influence zones. |
Original sector | Environment and Urban Planning |
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Country | India |
State | Tamil Nadu |
City | Chennai |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Steel, Education, Road, Government |
Article published date | 2025-06-18 |
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