Motors, pipelines used to draw water illegally seized in Theni

Following complaints of water flowing from Mullaperiyar dam to Vaigai dam being drawn illegally in certain areas, causing water shortage in the tail-end areas, Water Resources Department officials conducted an inspection and seized illegal pipelines and motors used for drawing the water illegally.

The WRD officials, along with Tangedco and police officials, conducted joint inspections along the stretch from Kullappagoundanpatti to Karunakkamuthanpatti and from Kottur to Upparpatti.

During the inspection, they found that water was being stolen for agricultural lands with illegally installed motors and pipelines. The illegal pipelines and motors were seized by the officials. The officials said further investigation was under way to ascertain whether electricity was also being stolen.

The officials said due to the illegal activities the tail-end farmers and the public were affected. Continuous monitoring would be carried out. Severe action would be taken against those who install motors without permission and indulge in water theft.

Published - June 03, 2026 10:01 pm IST