The Act passed on April 21, 2023, permits projects on land parcels containing water bodies, channels, or streams under specific conditions.
Tamil Nadu Governor R. N. Ravi has granted consent to the Bill.
Under this legislation, projects designated as "special" can proceed even on water bodies. In a joint statement, the association's General Secretaries, Sami Natarajan and P. S. Masilamani expressed concern that the new Act would devastate agriculture, harm water bodies, and endanger the livelihoods of farmers.
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