The Madras High Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the Greater Chennai Corporation over the ongoing rain-induced floods in the city, saying citizens “cry for water” and die “due to water” in the first half of the year. flood) ) in the later part.
The first bench of Chief Justice Sanjeev Banerjee and Justice PD Audikesvalu said, “For half a year, we are forced to cry for water (apparently due to shortage) and for half we are forced to die in water.” is done.” Public interest litigation on Tuesday.
The bench was finding fault with the civic body in its efforts to avert floods in the city during the recent rains. It has failed in its efforts to alleviate the suffering of the people affected due to water logging due to incessant rains.
“What were the authorities doing for the last five years after the 2015 floods?”, the bench wondered and warned the authorities that it would not hesitate to initiate (contempt) proceedings if the situation did not improve within a week. .
The PIL was against encroachment on public roads and restoration of their original length and width.
Several parts of the city and its suburbs were submerged in water after incessant rains on Sunday, causing inconvenience to residents.
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