Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Paschim Banga Vigyan Manch & Others Vs Union of India & Others dated 21/07/2015 regarding encroachment of Nayanjuli starting from Ultadanga to Lake Town crossing of VIP road, Kolkata.

It is further contended in the application that at the present moment many have illegally started or going to start new construction thereon. Due to such encroachment, the capacity of the canal has reduced to hold the excess rain water as well as recharging of ground water has been affected.