Archive · 24 Jul 2026
SC orders Bihar to clear Ganga encroachments
The Supreme Court of India has ordered the Bihar government to remove all illegal constructions and encroachments along the Ganga river in Patna within six weeks.
The court noted that despite previous orders, no action had been taken by the state authorities.
The petitioner, Ashok Kumar Sinha, had filed a plea against a National Green Tribunal order that dismissed his complaint about illegal constructions on the river's floodplains.
The court also warned the states to provide necessary information or face strict action.
Supreme Court directs Bihar to remove illegal constructions along Ganga in Patna within six weeks.
Court notes no action taken by state authorities despite previous orders.
Petitioner Ashok Kumar Sinha filed plea against NGT order dismissing his complaint.
State seeks more time to provide a comprehensive report on illegal constructions.
Court warns states to provide information or face strict action.
- Who
- Supreme Court of India, Bihar Government, Petitioner Ashok Kumar Sinha
- What
- Directive to remove illegal constructions and encroachments along the Ganga river in Patna
- When
- July 23, 2023
- Where
- Nauzar Ghat and Nurpur Ghat, Patna, Bihar
- Why
- To address concerns over illegal constructions and encroachments along the Ganga river
Petitioner's Concern
State's Response
Action on Encroachments
Petitioner's Concern
Petitioner argues that state authorities are not taking action against encroachments.
State's Response
State seeks more time to provide a comprehensive report on illegal constructions.
- Location
- Nauzar Ghat and Nurpur Ghat, Patna
- Timeframe for Removal
- 6 weeks
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Ashok Kumar Sinha
- Respondent
- Bihar Government
- Previous Order
- National Green Tribunal (NGT) order dated June 30, 2020
Sources
Illegal constructions along Ganga matter of concern, says SC, directs removal in 6 weeks
Supreme Court orders removal of unauthorised structure on Ganga river within six weeks - Telegraph India
'We grant six weeks': SC orders Bihar to clear illegal Ganga encroachments
