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3. Shenoy Nagar had never seen any flooding, before Chennai Metro Rail Limited took over, even during heavy rainfall. This has been mainly due to the natural draining and absorption of rain water in the park area. The same also improves the groundwater table in the area. The park also provides a home for a large variety of birds, which was a sight otherwise unseen in an urban metropolis such as Chennai. The protection of the few remaining habitats for such creatures within the City is a crucial integer in ensuring the protection of whatever fragile ecosystem remains in Chennai.

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5. It is stated that construction of the mall/amenities center would result in increase in traffic congestion and parking of commercial vehicles in the residential area around the metro station, and the same would also lead to significant traffic problems, as the area is developed only as a residential area, and not as a commercial zone. It is stated that construction of the mall/amenities center, would further reduce the green cover of the park, adversely affecting the ground water table, drastically increasing the noise pollution in the area, and will have a significant adverse impact upon the quality of life of the residents of the locality. The same would not only damage the ecosystem of the park, but also result in more concentrated urbanization and commercialization, thus resulting in further deterioration of the peace and calm of the residential locality. In fact, the frenetic construction work undertaken by the Chennai Metro Rail Limited, first respondent, at the said site has caused alarming levels of noise pollution, as is evident from the multiple complaints made by residents in the area. However, the first respondent has not relented in any manner. http://www.judis.nic.in