The Madras High Court has granted permission to the Tamil Nadu Government to undertake the strengthening and improvement of ponds, as well as other public-related projects, on the 160.86 acres of land reclaimed from the Madras Race Club in Guindy, Chennai. This court ruling signifies that the State government now has full control over the entire parcel of land. The Division Bench, consisting of Justice SM Subramaniam and Justice Mohammed Shafiq, issued this decision following an appeal by the State Government against the Madras Race Club. The State Government's counsel, P Wilson, highlighted that land worth Rs 6,500 crores was recovered from the Madras Race Club on September 9, 2024, following the termination of a lease deed that was granted pre-independence for a total of 180 years. After reclaiming possession of 160.86 acres, a portion of the land has been allocated to the Horticulture Department for the Eco Park project. The project aims to create an integrated flood mitigation approach through the development of a Blue-Green Park to address the city's vulnerability to monsoon-related disasters and urban heat stress. The Eco Park project is designed to meet the green coverage percentage requirement and safeguard the city from future calamities. Mr Wilson argued that the Single Judge's interim order could impede the implementation of crucial infrastructure projects in Chennai, especially during the monsoon season. With the Northeast monsoon approaching, there is a pressing need to suspend the interim order to prevent potential floods in areas like Velachery, Adambakkam, Guindy, Madipakkam, and Pallikaranai.