M. Venugopal, S. Vaidyanathan, JJ.

(Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking for a direction to the respondents to institute appropriate Water Management Systems based on standard specifications, modern technology and GPS based instruments to achieve optimum utilization of all the water bodies situated within the city of Chennai and its suburban areas to guarantee no wastage of water into the sea, within a time frame to be prescribed by this Hon'ble Court.)

“No matter, how much rich you are, you cannot live without Air & Water.” - So goes the Adage

This Court fervently opines that the present order may be an eye opener on the need to conserve water, as accumulation of wealth will be of no use for survival of our future generation, but it is only unpolluted Water and Fresh Air, which are essential to enjoy all the spheres of life.

The Writ Petition, which was specifically posted before this Bench for hearing on the orders of the Hon'ble Chief Justice, has been filed by way of Public Interest Litigation, seeking to direct the Respo