Supreme Court Restricts Tamil Nadu Government from Eco-Park Works on Madras Race Club Land

The Supreme Court declined to interfere with the Madras High Court Division Bench order modifying an interim status quo on the Madras Race Club’s 99-year lease termination dispute. The Court clarified that the Tamil Nadu Government may only undertake works required for the proposed eco-park on the 160-acre Guindy property, not any permanent construction.

The Bench directed the High Court to expedite related applications. The State had argued that the development of ponds was essential for flood control and rainwater conservation.

The Madras Race Club contended that the Division Bench had exceeded its jurisdiction by expanding the scope of permitted works.

[Madras Race Club v State of Tamil Nadu]