#Wetland Rules 2017

NGT holds that construction on a listed wetland without environmental clearance violates Wetland Rules 2017 and EIA Notification 2006, directing NHAI to restore the damaged pond within six months. The ruling reinforces wetland protection norms and sets a precedent for infrastructure projects encroaching on ecologically sensitive zones.

NGT holds that tourism infrastructure on Champak Lake violates Wetland (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017; directs joint committee to assess ecological damage and enforce compliance.