Farmers have accused the Nana Nani residential project in Coimbatore of illegally extracting water from Noyyal River for construction purposes, potentially threatening local agriculture and water supply.
Coimbatore: Tensions rise as farmers in Coimbatore have accused the Nana Nani residential project of illegally extracting water from the Noyyal River.
This accusation is based on observations that the project has laid an 8-inch pipe across the river, while only a 2-inch pipe is permitted for agricultural purposes. The farmers have alleged that this unauthorized extraction could severely affect approximately 4,000 acres of agricultural land and reduce subsoil water levels significantly.
The issue came to light after the farmers' association, Pudukkottai Vaykkal Neer Pasana Farmers Welfare Association, submitted a memorandum to the district administration, requesting a thorough investigation and intervention. The residents of the area fear that their water supply will dwindle as more water is diverted for non-farming activities. Meanwhile, the district administration has not received any official communication from the project developers, despite claims of a permission letter reportedly shown by them in court. The court had previously ordered the removal of unauthorized pipelines, and the project owners are currently appealing this decision. As the legal battle continues, local farmers are calling for immediate action to prevent further damage to their livelihoods.
This accusation is based on observations that the project has laid an 8-inch pipe across the river, while only a 2-inch pipe is permitted for agricultural purposes. The farmers have alleged that this unauthorized extraction could severely affect approximately 4,000 acres of agricultural land and reduce subsoil water levels significantly.
The issue came to light after the farmers' association, Pudukkottai Vaykkal Neer Pasana Farmers Welfare Association, submitted a memorandum to the district administration, requesting a thorough investigation and intervention. The residents of the area fear that their water supply will dwindle as more water is diverted for non-farming activities. Meanwhile, the district administration has not received any official communication from the project developers, despite claims of a permission letter reportedly shown by them in court. The court had previously ordered the removal of unauthorized pipelines, and the project owners are currently appealing this decision. As the legal battle continues, local farmers are calling for immediate action to prevent further damage to their livelihoods.