Farmers from the Parambikulam Aliyar Project (PAP) Vellakovil Branch Canal in Tiruppur district, Tamil Nadu, have formally requested the local administration to rectify irregularities in water distribution. The Water Conservation Association, led by president P. Velusamy, has expressed concerns over the lack of transparency in the Water Resource Department's (WRD) management of the PAP, alleging that it prioritizes vested interests over equitable distribution. The association highlighted a six-month delay in addressing these issues, despite presenting data indicating significant irregularities. Velusamy noted that over 2.5 TMC of water is drawn from the Thirumoorthy Dam each wetting cycle, yet nearly 50% of the rightful share fails to reach the tail-end region, which comprises only one-eighth of the command area. Unauthorized distribution and theft are cited as primary reasons for this loss. Additionally, Velusamy refuted claims that cultivation in Kangayam and Vellakovil is lower, stating that farmers are struggling to secure adequate water for drinking, livestock, and crops. The failure to form the Apex Committee as mandated by the Tamil Nadu Farmers’ Management of Irrigation Systems Act, 2001, further underscores the administrative shortcomings of the WRD.