AI Overview...
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Lower Bhavani Project Canal (LBP Canal) - An irrigation canal constructed across the Bhavani River, serving approximately 2,07,000 acres of land since its construction between 1948-1955, with subsequent modernization efforts. It is a key component of the Bhavani Sagar Dam irrigation scheme. Lower Bhavani Farmers Federation, Represented by its Vice President, A. Ramasamy VS District Collector, Erode - Madras
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Proximity and Infrastructure - The northern end of a quarry site is verified to be 222 meters from the LBP Canal, indicating close proximity to infrastructure and potential land use considerations. Vijayalakshmi Nallasamy VS State of Tamil Nadu, rep. by the Secretary to Government, Industries (MMC-1) Department, Chennai - Madras
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Legal and Water Rights - Farmers and local groups, such as the Bhavani Farmers Federation, have filed petitions demanding water releases from the canal for irrigation purposes. Courts have upheld the rights of landowners and farmers to access water from the LBP Canal, emphasizing the importance of legal documents like partition deeds in establishing land and water rights. Lower Bhavani Farmers Federation VS State of Tamil Nadu & Others - Madras, S. M. SEKAR VS P. ARUNACHALAM - Madras
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Land Acquisition and Disputes - Land acquisition proceedings for the canal's development involved government action under the Land Acquisition Act, with some land parcels being acquired for the canal pathway. Courts have granted permanent injunctions and decreed suits related to land rights, emphasizing adherence to legal procedures and rights conferred by partition deeds. S. Guruswamy Gounder & Others VS Tamil Nadu Govt. rep. by District Collector & Others - Madras, Venkataraman VS L. A. Thangappa - Madras, V. C. Chinnasamy VS Palanisamy - Madras
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Court Decisions and Disputes - Multiple cases involve disputes over land possession, rights to use the canal, and the impact of irrigation facilities on land value. Courts have generally favored the defendants, dismissing suits where plaintiffs lacked clear possession or had unclean hands, and emphasizing the importance of legal documentation and proper procedure. Varanavasi Gounder VS E. S. Krishnaswami - Madras, K. K. Pongiannan VS Karuppana Gounder (Died) - Madras, Venkataraman VS L. A. Thangappa Gounder - Madras
Analysis and Conclusion
The Lower Bhavani Project Canal is a vital irrigation infrastructure established in the mid-20th century, supporting extensive agricultural activity across Tamil Nadu. Legal cases highlight ongoing disputes over land rights, water access, and land acquisition, with courts consistently emphasizing the importance of legal documentation, proper procedures, and adherence to land rights. The canal's proximity to other land uses, such as quarry sites, requires careful management to balance development and irrigation needs. Overall, the LBP Canal remains central to regional irrigation and land management, with legal rulings reinforcing the importance of lawful rights and procedures.
Search Results for "Lower Bhavani Project Canal"
2010 0 Supreme(Mad) 4105 • India - Madras
D.HARIPARANTHAMAN
Bhavani Project Canal. ... Bhavani Project Canal. ... Bhavani Project Canal. ... The northern end of the quarry site is 222 meters from the Lower Bhavani Project (LBP) canal which is an irrigation canal. This distance was physically verified by a measuring tape with the assistance of the Head Surveyor. ... It is further submitted that the vibra....
2003 0 Supreme(Mad) 278 • India - Madras
P.SATHASIVAM
Hydel Reservoir to the Lower Bhavani Project canal for the third wetting of the Odd Turn sluice lands. ... Writ Petition - Water Release for Irrigation - Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act, 1975 - Lower Bhavani Project irrigation ... farmers Fact of the Case: The Lower Bhavani Farmers Federation filed a Writ Petition to release water from the Kundah ... Bhavani Project main canal#HL_....
2017 0 Supreme(Mad) 3286 • India - Madras
M.SATHYANARAYANAN, N.SESHASAYEE
The petitioner would further state that Bhavani Sagar Dam across river Bhavani was constructed during 1948 1955 and an extent of 2,07,000 acres get irrigation through Lower Bhavani Project Canal (L.B.P. Canal) and modernization was also done. ... It is further averred by the petitioners that the area between Bhavani river on one side and Lower Bhavani Project (LBP Canal) on the o....
2015 0 Supreme(Mad) 2057 • India - Madras
PUSHPA SATHYANARAYANA
Fact of the Case: The plaintiffs sought declaration of their right to use the itteri to reach LBP Canal and for an ... The lower courts non-suited the plaintiffs, leading to the present Second Appeal. ... The court confirmed the concurrent findings of the lower courts and dismissed the Second Appeal. ... Nos. 69 and 70 and when the Lower Bhavani Project Canal was constructed, the itteri got detached and stopped with S.F. No. 69 itself and, therefore, the public were....
2020 0 Supreme(Mad) 2076 • India - Madras
G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN
Final Decision: Both second appeals were dismissed, confirming the judgment and decree passed by the lower courts. ... The court upheld the findings of the lower courts, emphasizing the importance of the partition deed and the rights it conferred upon ... Finding of the Court: The court upheld the findings of the lower courts, emphasizing the importance of the partition ... The entire lands are irrigated from the common well as well as the Lower Bhavani Project canal#HL_E....
2009 0 Supreme(Mad) 1873 • India - Madras
M.DURAISWAMY
Land Acquisition - Pathway - Land Acquisition Act - Section 4(1) - Section 6 - Adi Dravidars - Permanent Injunction - Lower Bhavani ... Branch Canal - [LAND ACQUISITION] - [PATHWAY] - [Section 4(1), Section 6] - The court discussed the acquisition of land for allotting ... The trial court dismissed the suit, but the lower appellate court granted a decree for permanent injunction in respect of the pathway ... ... (iv) According to the plaintiffs, on the west of SF No.90/3 is a branch canal of the #HL_ST....
1971 0 Supreme(Mad) 94 • India - Madras
R.SADASIVAM, V.RAMASWAMI
Final Decision: The court allowed the appeals, set aside the judgment and decree of the lower court, and decreed the suits ... While so, at the instigation of the enemies of the plaintiff on the assumption that by reason of the irrigation facilities afforded by the lower Bhavani Project Canal the value of the lands and the income thereon have arisen, the Area Committee initiated proceedings for appointment of non-hereditary ... Necessary proceedings may be taken in the lower Court. ......
1971 0 Supreme(Mad) 103 • India - Madras
SADASIVAM, V.RAMASWAMI
Final Decision: The court allowed the appeals, set aside the judgments and decrees of the lower court, and decreed the suits ... While so, at the instigation of the enemies of the plaintiff, on the assumption that by reason of the irrigation facilities afforded by the lower Bhavani Project Canal the value of the lands and the income thereon have arisen, the Area Committee initiated proceedings for appointment on non-hereditary ... Necessary proceedings may be taken in the Lower Court.....
2007 0 Supreme(Mad) 796 • India - Madras
A.C.ARUMUGAPERUMAL ADITYAN
plaintiff's lack of clean hands led to the dismissal of the suit, and there was no reason to interfere with the findings of the lower ... his land through a channel, the plaintiff's alleged obstruction of the water course, and the reliance on certain documents by the lower ... Final Decision: The appeal was dismissed, confirming the decree and judgment of the lower appellate court, with costs throughout ... The LBP(Lower Bhavani Project) main canal is situated on the....
2020 0 Supreme(Mad) 748 • India - Madras
R.SUBRAMANIAN
The trial court and lower appellate court found the plaintiff not in possession of the entire extent of land and dismissed the suit ... The court found that the plaintiff was not entitled to the entire 2 acres 60 cents due to government acquisition and upheld the lower ... The defendants would further plead that an extent of 1 acre 60 cents out of the total extent of 2 acres 60 cents on the Southern side was acquired by the Government for the Lower Bhavani Canal Project. ... Though the....
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