CHENNAI: The Madras High Court allowed the State government to proceed with any public-related project, including the strengthening and improvement of ponds, on the 160.86 acres recovered from the Madras Race Club (MRC) at Guindy.

The land worth Rs 6,500 crore was recovered from the Madras Rad Club on September 9, 2024, following the termination of a lease deed granted pre-independence for 99 years. After resuming possession of the land, about 118 acres had been handed over to the Horticulture Department, which has floated a tender for the Eco Park project.

However, the club filed a suit challenging the termination of lease and resumption of possession, based on which a single judge directed the parties to maintain the status quo. In the interim order dated July 4, the judge permitted t

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