ORDER

Pursuant to our last order dated 8th February, 2017, it has been brought to our notice by learned counsel appearing for Union of India that Central Wetland Regulatory Authority (CWRA) has since been constituted on 14th February, 2017. The Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment have not nominated an officer not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Authority. We expect these two Ministries to make the nominations at the earliest so that the Central Wetland Regulatory Authority can comprehensively carry on its mandate under the law.

2. We have also been shown a statement of expenditure that has been filed by the Union of India along with an affidavit dated 28th March, 2017. While huge amounts appear to have been spent to the extent of Rs.945.95 crores, it appears from a reading of the affidavit that not much improvement seems to have been made at least on the ground. That apart, the activities or the steps undertaken and the expenditure incurred in respect of those activities are extremely general in nature. We are also not sure whether the accounts have been audited or not.

3. Learned counsel for the Union of India says that he will ascertain wh