Supreme Court orders ground-truthing of unprotected water bodies
The short version
- The Court emphasized that it cannot remain unmindful of the consequences of unprotected water bodies.
- States and Wetland Authorities are required to conduct physical ground-truthing of water bodies if not already done.
- A compliance affidavit must be filed detailing the mode and method used for ground-truthing.
- The directive is linked to the protection of drinking water sources.
- The Court's order expands the mandate for wetland demarcation.
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