Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Residents of Maheshpur, C. B. Ganj, Bareilly Vs State of Uttar Pradesh dated 11/10/2019 regarding illegal encroachment and construction of a water body at Maheshpur, C.B. Ganj, Bareilly by some persons.

An affidavit filed by the District Magistrate, Bareilly informed the Tribunal that the pond in question has since been cleaned and encroachment removed. The NGT while disposing of the application directed the District Magistrate to protect the water body in question as well as other water bodies in the area in accordance with law.