Madras High Court adjourns Pallikaranai construction ban cases to August 20
Chief Justice’s Bench calls for suggestions to maintain a balance between protecting the environment and developing infrastructure
On Tuesday, the Madras High Court postponed until August 20, 2026, the hearing on several cases, including a petition by CREDAI-Chennai chapter that challenges the National Green Tribunal's (NGT) ban on new construction in the vicinity of the Pallikaranai marshland, a Ramsar site. The First Division Bench, comprising Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan, expressed their inclination to potentially overturn the NGT's blanket ban before determining the 'zone of influence' around the wetland.
However, they emphasized the importance of striking a balance between environmental preservation and infrastructure development. The judges directed Additional Advocate General P.V. Balasubramaniam to propose areas where construction could be permitted and where it should remain banned until the final determination of the 'zone of influence.'
They granted a two-week period for the submission of these suggestions and announced that they would issue further orders after a thorough analysis of the matter.
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