A perusal of the affidavit filed in support of the petition, Madras High Court found that to seek the direction aforesaid, the petitioner has made a reference of the arrangement in the State of Andhra Pradesh, where, according to the petitioner, their exist check dams at every 1.5 kms of the river flow.
The PIL in Madras High Court filed by one S.Viduthlaivalavan also made a prayer to cancel the Patta issued in favour of the alleged non-existing Temple, namely "Arulmigu Santhappar Swamy Temple".
Madras High Court asked the counsel for the petitioner to indicate as to when the road was constructed covering the canal in reference to the representation given, where allegations have been made against the private respondents for construction of a road.