Chennai, Oct. 22 -- PMK President Dr Anbumani Ramadoss on Thursday alleged that the construction of a retaining wall and walkway in the Pallikaranai marshland had obstructed the flow of rainwater, leading to flooding in Pallikaranai and Jalladianpet, and demanded that the structures be demolished and an inquiry be ordered into the project.

In a statement, Ramadoss alleged that the Forest Department had proceeded with the 'Neithal Restoration and Conservation Works' despite repeated warnings from the PMK that the construction could cause flooding in the surrounding areas.

He said a 6-foot-high retaining wall had been constructed along a 3-km stretch of the marshland, along with a 2-km-long walkway on its inner side, allegedly obstructing...