adjoining boundary as “Other Land” instead of the Abna River, thereby concealing the ecological sensitivity of the site and misleading the regulatory authority. In reality, the colony is being developed directly on the riverside area of the Abna River, causing encroachment on the riverbank, obstruction of natural drainage, and disturbance of the riverine ecosystem. These construction activities are in blatant violation of environmental safeguards, buffer zone norms, and binding directions of the Tribunal, which strictly prohibit construction on floodplains and within Eco-Sensitive Zones adjoining rivers. However, despite repeated complaints and representations made by the Applicant, the statutory authorities have failed to take any effective action against Respondent No.5. The inaction of the authorities amounts to abdication of their statutory duties and is contrary to the principles of sustainable development, precautionary principle. The ongoing activities pose an imminent risk of obstruction of natural river flow, especially during rainfall, leading to flooding, soil erosion, and irreparable ecological damage. Unless restrained, the illegal construction will permanently alter the ecology of the Abna River, threaten aquatic biodiversity, and degrade the environmental health of the Khandwa region, thereby violating the fundamental right to life guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India.
