RMC issues notices to 90 buildings near Kanke Dam, Ranchi Lake

The Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) has issued a notice to the owners of 90 buildings in Ranchi which encroached upon the city's Kanke Dam and Ranchi Lake catchment areas, asking them to demolish the structures within two weeks. This action comes after a recent directive from the Jharkhand high court, which had asked the RMC to clear the encroachments from the catchment areas of the city's water bodies.

According to a recent survey conducted by the RMC, 90 buildings in the vicinity of Kanke Dam and Ranchi Lake have been identified for demolition and have been served notices. The owners of these buildings have been asked to demolish them within the stipulated time frame, failing which the RMC will raze the structures and levy costs from the owners.

This move has caused unrest among the owners of these buildings, who claim that they possess all the valid papers of the building and that it is their property and not encroached upon.

Encroachment of catchment areas is a serious issue as it can lead to the degradation of the water bodies, which in turn affects the environment and the health of the people who depend on them. Catchment areas are crucial for the conservation of water, as they act as natural filters, preventing pollutants from entering the water bodies.

Moreover, catchment areas also regulate the flow of water into the water bodies, preventing flooding and ensuring a steady supply of water throughout the year. Encroachment on catchment areas can disrupt this balance, leading to water scarcity, pollution, and other environmental problems.

The Jharkhand high court's directive and the RMC's subsequent action are therefore welcome steps towards the conservation and preservation of Ranchi's water bodies. The RMC's move to demolish the encroachments is a clear message that no one is above the law, and that the authorities are committed to protecting the environment and the health of the people.

However, the owners of the buildings should also be given a fair chance to defend themselves, and the high court should ensure that the RMC's survey was conducted accurately and that the buildings in question are indeed encroaching upon the catchment areas.

In addition, the authorities should also take measures to prevent further encroachment on catchment areas, such as creating awareness among the public about the importance of these areas, enforcing strict regulations, and conducting regular inspections to identify and remove encroachments.

Overall, the issue of encroachment on catchment areas is a complex one and requires a multi-pronged approach that involves the cooperation of the public, the authorities, and other stakeholders. By taking the necessary steps to protect the catchment areas, we can ensure the conservation of our water bodies, the environment, and the health of the people.

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RMC issues notices to 90 buildings near Kanke Dam, Ranchi Lake

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