Notify Pallikaranai under Wetlands Rules, 2017: Sowmiya Anbumani
Environmental activist Sowmiya Anbumani has filed a complaint asserting that the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority approved construction projects that encroach on Pallikaranai’s natural drainage channels and waterways. She argues this contravenes the Wetlands (Regulation and Conservation) Rules of 2017, which protect such ecosystems. The allegation highlights potential legal breaches in urban planning approvals and compliance.