Gauhati High Court Acts on Petition Over Artificial Floods and Illegal Hill Mining in Guwahati

The Gauhati High Court has acknowledged a petition filed by the Guwahati Eco Development Society regarding artificial floods and illegal hill mining in the city. Notices have been issued to Guwahati Municipal Corporation, Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority, Kamrup Metro District Commissioner, and District Disaster Management Authority, instructing them to submit affidavits within 10 days. The petition raises concerns about the environmental and infrastructural impact of these issues, emphasized during Monday’s court hearing when advocates faced difficulties due to artificial floods. The court’s intervention highlights the urgency for effective solutions to address these problems. Stakeholders are expected to provide detailed responses as legal proceedings advance.