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Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Mahanoy River Safety Society Vs State of Bihar & Others dated 31/07/2020. The case pertains to questions relating to allegation of constructions on the banks of river Mahanoy, district Munger, Bihar in violation of the distance criteria and its deleterious effect on the river and the environment. It was also stated that the construction work had converted the river Mahanoy virtually into a cesspool due to discharge of untreated water.

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Mahanoy River Safety Society Vs State of Bihar & Others dated 26/08/2019 regarding construction of an administrative building in Khasra no. 118 falling within the prohibited area of Mahanoy river.

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Mahanoy River Safety Society Vs State of Bihar & Others dated 11/03/2019 regarding construction on the Mahanoy river, Munger, Bihar. NGT had given the State of Bihar 10 days for submitting Government Notification prescribing the criteria for maintenance of distance for construction from the river bank.

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Mahanoy River Safety Society Vs State of Bihar & Others dated 25/02/2019 regarding construction on the Mahanoy river, Munger, Bihar. The State of Bihar had been directed to submit a report on Government Notification prescribing the criteria for maintenance of distance

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Mahanoy River Safety Society Vs State of Bihar & Others dated 11/01/2018 regarding construction on the Mahanoy river, Munger, Bihar. The Court directed the State to look into the matter as neither the river nor its banks can be used for any activity leave alone construction of permanent structures. The District Magistrate, Munger, is directed to make enquiry by visiting the spot.