JUDGMENT :

T. Nandakumar Singh, J.

1. This writ petition shows the heavily polluted water of a natural stream, west end of the St. Anthony's College butted to that stream, running towards Wahumkhrah River. That natural stream is a tributary of Wahumkharah River. The "Doctrine of Public Trust" is required to be considered in the present writ petition.

2. Heard Mr. S. Sen, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. ND Chullai, learned Sr. GA assisted by Mr. S. Sen Gupta, learned GA appearing for the respondents No. 1-3, Mr. K Baruah, learned counsel for the respondents No. 4 & 5 and Mr. G.S. Massar, learned senior counsel assisted by Mr. J.M. Thangkhiew, learned counsel appearing for the respondents No. 6 & 7.

3. The petitioner is the Principal of St. Anthony's College, Bomfyle Road, Shillong and the College is butted on the west end by a natural stream which aids in mobilizing rainwater during monsoons towards the Wahumkhrah River. That stream is tributary of the said River. That natural stream carries effluent and wastewater discharged and other rubbish emitted into it, which is the major cause for its pollution. It is stated that there are regular cleaning drives conducted by the loca