1. This Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been registered on a representation received from the residents of Kharghuli Hillside area in the City of Guwahati.

2. It is stated in the representation that Plot No. 79 is a large area through which the main water stream passes and for this, there is a canal constructed by the Government. It is alleged that Plot No. 79 belongs to government and if any illegal construction is made on it by some private person, the stream water will not have vent and it would block natural flow of water. It is also alleged that complaints were made to the concerned authorities in this regard, but to no avail.

3. To have the first hand information of the area in question, this court vide order dated 14.11.2011 directed the authorities to submit a report after inspecting the place. And in compliance of the order, Deputy Secretary, Revenue and Disaster Management Department along with government officials representing the office of Deputy Commissioner, Kamrup (Metro); Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority; Guwahati Municipal Corporation; Environment and Forest Department; Latasil Police Station along with residents of the area includin