Government sleeping, people grabbing forest land: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has strongly criticized the Uttarakhand government for its two-decade inaction against rampant forest land encroachment in Rishikesh. The court suspects a nexus between officials and encroachers, demanding details of illegal constructions and officers responsible between 2000 and 2023. The state has begun reclaiming land but faces scrutiny over its prolonged negligence.
The Supreme Court has strongly criticized the Uttarakhand government for its two-decade inaction against rampant forest land encroachment in Rishikesh. The court suspects a nexus between officials and encroachers, demanding details of illegal constructions and officers responsible between 2000 and 2023. The state has begun reclaiming land but faces scrutiny over its prolonged negligence. What's Your Reaction?
