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Supreme Court gives Bihar 12 weeks to clear Ganga encroachments
The Supreme Court of India issued an order in Civil Appeal No.3367/2020 granting the State of Bihar authorities 12 weeks to remove unauthorized structures and encroachments along the Ganga between Nauzar Ghat and Nurpur Ghat, citing…
The Supreme Court of India issued an order in Civil Appeal No.3367/2020 granting the State of Bihar authorities 12 weeks to remove unauthorized structures and encroachments along the Ganga between Nauzar Ghat and Nurpur Ghat, citing ongoing flood conditions that hinder the work.
Who it concerns: State of Bihar authorities, the Union of India, and the appellant Ashok Kumar Sinha.
What the document says
- The Court acknowledged that high water levels from floods have prevented authorities from removing unauthorized structures between Nauzar Ghat and Nurpur Ghat.
- The Court granted 12 weeks from October 8, 2026, for the authorities to complete the removal of all unauthorized structures and encroachments.
- The matter was posted for the next hearing on November 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
Also in the document
- The order was passed by a bench comprising Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice K.V. Viswanathan.
- The Court cited a 'natural calamity' (floods) as the reason for extending the timeline.
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