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NGTC Orders Officials Held Accountable for Lake Encroachments in Bhopal
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 07:36 PM
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The National Green Tribunal has directed that officials be held responsible for encroachments on government lakes in Bhopal, setting clear boundaries and mandating district‑wise mapping.
The National Green Tribunal (NGTC) has issued a stern directive in Bhopal, ordering that officials be held accountable for encroachments on government lakes, including the prominent Bhoj Wetland. The order mandates the demarcation of lake boundaries and requires a detailed district‑wise mapping of all water bodies in the state.
NGTC’s directive follows a series of complaints about illegal construction and land grabbing on public water resources. The tribunal has emphasized that not only the encroachers but also the officials who allowed the violations to continue will face scrutiny.
The order is expected to trigger a review of existing lake protection measures and could lead to the removal of unauthorized structures. Local authorities are now tasked with compiling accurate maps and reporting back to the tribunal within a specified timeframe.
NGTC’s directive follows a series of complaints about illegal construction and land grabbing on public water resources. The tribunal has emphasized that not only the encroachers but also the officials who allowed the violations to continue will face scrutiny.
The order is expected to trigger a review of existing lake protection measures and could lead to the removal of unauthorized structures. Local authorities are now tasked with compiling accurate maps and reporting back to the tribunal within a specified timeframe.