Restore Sathangadu Lake to original extent of 135 acres, remove encroachments on 65 acres: TNIC (opens original article in a new tab)

The Tamil Nadu Information Commission ordered the government to evict encroachments and restore Sathangadu Lake to its original 135-acre size, citing environmental and water resource concerns.

• TNIC ordered restoration of Sathangadu Lake to 135 acres by evicting encroachments on 65 acres
• Revenue officials admitted 60 acres of the lake were encroached by public/private entities including GOI undertakings
• TNIC directed Tiruvallur Collector to prioritize eviction and protect lake from future encroachments
• Joint inspection found 10 acres encroached by public sector enterprises, 10 acres by MGR Nagar residential area, plus temple and toilet