New Delhi, June 18 -- The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report highlighting the alarming degradation of a lake near Perumal Koil Street in Chennai's Velachery area.

The report, which brought widespread attention to the lake's severe pollution--laden with sewage, algae, and waste--has prompted the Tribunal to demand accountability from the relevant authorities.

Located off Velachery's 100-feet road, the lake has deteriorated into a breeding ground for mosquitoes, emanating an overwhelming stench that has significantly disrupted the lives of over 50 nearby households.

The visibly contaminated water body, layered with waste and algae, poses a substantial risk to both environmental and public health...