Post by: Rajot on January 06, 2026, 05:49:50 AM
The Supreme Court has strongly criticized the Uttarakhand government for its two-decade inaction against widespread forest land encroachment in Rishikesh. The court suspects a deep-rooted nexus between officials and illegal occupants, demanding a detailed affidavit on the extent of the problem and responsible officers. Recent drives have recovered some land, but the court seeks comprehensive accountability.Source: Forest encroachment in state smacks of bureaucrat-squatter nexus: Supeme Court (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/forest-encroachment-in-state-smacks-of-bureaucrat-squatter-nexus-supeme-court/articleshow/126363334.cms)