Madhusudan Chauhan v. State of Madhya Pradesh
Case brief
What is this about?
On a petition alleging construction encroachment on Bilawali Lake, the National Green Tribunal examined site reports. It found the developer had secured permissions but noted a deficit of 2.5 meters from the required 60 meters from the Full Tank Level, directing the Water Resources Department to verify distance and mandate remaining land use for plantation.
What did the court decide?
Directed Water Resources Department to verify distance; developer to clear deficit distance of 2.5 meters and use remaining land for plantation/garden.